Uttar Pradesh
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the EV plant in Lucknow
- 12 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ashok Leyland Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- Investment: The plant has been developed with an investment of around ₹1,000 crore.
- Production Capacity: The plant has an initial capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles per year, which can be expanded to 5,000 units annually.
- Vehicles: First dedicated e-Bus (electric bus) manufacturing unit.
- Employment Generation: The project is expected to create direct and indirect employment opportunities, boosting local industrial and service ecosystems.
- Electric Mobility Push: The project aligns with India’s clean mobility and net-zero emissions goals by reducing dependence on petroleum-based transport.
- Boost to National Manufacturing Initiatives: The project aligns with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities.
- National Significance: The project strengthens India’s position in electric vehicle manufacturing and supports the goal of sustainable economic development.
- Project reinforces Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as an EV manufacturing hub.
| Read More: Electric Vehicle (EV), Net-zero emissions goals, Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Sustainable economic development |
