Watch: What impact will decarbonising transport have on India’s economy? | Climate Economy

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Welcome to the first episode of The Hindu’s Climate Economy! In this series, hosted by Kunal Shankar, we dive deep into the shifts across industries as they adapt to the realities of climate change.

This episode focuses on India’s transport sector, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and its rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs). With EVs now making up 11% of new vehicle registrations, we explore the opportunities and challenges of this green revolution.

Discover the impact on jobs, the rise of IT-driven roles, and the critical need for reskilling workers in the auto industry. Learn about India’s dependency on imported materials like lithium and cobalt, and how the government is addressing supply chain concerns.

Join us as we unpack the policies, innovations, and obstacles shaping India’s EV ecosystem, and examine what it means for the future of jobs, industries, and sustain.

Presentation: Kunal Shankar

Script: Saptaparno Ghosh & Kunal Shankar

Camera: Thamodharan B

Production: Aniket Singh Chauhan