How the Electric Two-Wheeler Sector Strengthens ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ 

Domestic Manufacturing Boost

• Encourages local production of electric two-wheelers, reducing dependence on imports.
• Supports indigenous manufacturing of key components such as motors, controllers, and chassis.

Localization of Supply Chains

• Promotes domestic supply chains for batteries, electronics, and EV parts.
• Reduces vulnerability to global supply disruptions, especially from East Asian markets.

Technological Self-Reliance

• Stimulates R&D in battery management systems, power electronics, and EV software.
• Encourages innovation by Indian startups and MSMEs in the EV ecosystem.

Employment Generation

• Creates skilled and semi-skilled jobs in manufacturing, assembly, servicing, and R&D.
• Strengthens ancillary industries such as charging infrastructure and recycling.

Support to MSMEs and Startups

• Provides opportunities for MSMEs to enter EV component manufacturing.
• Aligns with government initiatives like Startup India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes.

Import Substitution & Forex Savings

• Reduces oil import dependence by shifting to electric mobility.
• Lowers foreign exchange outflow in the long run.

Policy Alignment

• Complements government schemes such as FAME, PLI for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC), and National Electric Mobility Mission.
• Strengthens India’s green industrial strategy.

Export Potential

• Positions India as a manufacturing hub for affordable electric two-wheelers for global markets.
• Enhances India’s competitiveness in the global EV value chain.