EV as a Service' Programme

13.11.2024

EV as a Service' Programme

Why in the news?                        

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs launched the 'EV as a Service' programme of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

About 'EV as a Service' Programme:

• It aims to boost e-mobility in government offices; to deploy 5,000 E-Cars in government departments over the next two years.
• It is an initiative of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
• By leveraging a flexible procurement model, the programme allows for the deployment of a variety of E-Car makes/models, enabling Govt. offices to choose E-Cars that best align with their operational requirements.
• It may be noted that CESL has already deployed nearly 2000 nos. of E-Cars across India and is also facilitating the deployment of approx. 17,000 E-Buses.
• It not only supports the government’s environmental sustainability vision but also aligns with India’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.

What is CESL?

• It is a newly established subsidiary of state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited, itself a joint venture of public sector companies under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
• It builds upon the decentralized solar development experience in under-served rural communities in India, and over time, using battery energy storage, will deliver renewable energy solutions to power agricultural pumps, street lighting, domestic lighting and cooking appliances in villages.
• CESL will also work to enable battery-powered electric mobility and its infrastructure and design business models to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in India.

                                                             Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the 'EV as a Service' programme:

1)The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways launched 'EV as a Service' programme.

2) It aims to boost e-mobility in government offices and deploy E-Cars in government departments.

3) It is an initiative of the Convergence Energy Services Limited.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Answer B