JULY 20258AUTOMOTIVE MISSION PLAN 2047 SETS ROADMAP FOR INDIA'S FUTUREASHOK LEYLAND TO ROLL OUT EV BUSES FROM LUCKNOW PLANT BY AUGUSTIn another seminal step that would revolutionize its automobile industry, India has officially unveiled the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047). With Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the charge and Minister HD Kumaraswamy on the helm, the blueprint works in tandem with the national aim of a developed nation by 2047, otherwise known as the Viksit Bharat vision.The mission plan of AMP 2047 is to make India a global leader in automobiles by being sustainable, innovative, and Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is set to begin electric bus production at its new plant in Lucknow within two months, marking a major step forward in India's EV manufacturing landscape. The facility, built on the premises of the former Scooters India site, was completed in a record 18 months and is poised to roll out its first electric bus by August 2025.competitive, with the success story of previous mission plans. It is a policy merger between automotive policy, industrial innovation, and global competitiveness.The first meeting of AMP 2047's sub-committees took place to establish the framework and goals. Dr Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, emphasized the importance of this initiative, saying, "The 2047 vision is not just a goal, but a roadmap with clear, actionable targets for growth, export expansion, and industry evolution. Our focus should be on enhancing India's position in the global automotive market through innovation and superior quality."The roadmap has attracted public input including the following Ministries in the government, viz., Power, Road Transport, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Commerce, and premier industry organizations like SIAM, ACMA, FICCI, and CII.The AMP 2047 is organized into seven senior sub-committees and will work on some urgent issues such as EV technology, supply chain, and charging infrastructure development. These milestones are planned on a phased-but-concentrated basis in 2030, 2037 and 2047 yet will guarantee that automotive leadership of a worldwide nature is attained. Initially, the plant will have a production capacity of 2,500 e-buses annually, with a planned scale-up to 5,000 units per year. This move is in line with Ashok Leyland's broader push to electrify public transportation and strengthen its position in the commercial EV sector.During a high-level meeting with Uttar Pradesh's Chief Secretary, the Hinduja Group outlined a series of strategic investments across EVs, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure in the state. These include setting up EV charging stations through Gulf Oil, renewable energy projects up to 4 GW, and connectivity solutions via NXTDIGITAL.The company has also requested additional land to support future expansions, underscoring its long-term commitment to building a robust EV manufacturing ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The state government has extended strong support, aligning the initiative with its vision of creating a green, future-ready industrial economy.With this development, Ashok Leyland is not only boosting domestic EV production but also contributing to India's transition toward cleaner, sustainable public mobility solutions. TOP STORIESTOP STORIESTOP STORIES
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