Archive · 27 Jan 2026
SIAT 2026: Centre Promotes Electric Vehicles to Tackle Pollution
At the SIAT 2026 event in Pune, Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy talked about how the government is pushing for electric vehicles to reduce pollution.
He mentioned that public transport vehicles cause 40% of pollution in India.
The event brought together many important people from around the world to discuss new ideas for safe and sustainable transportation.
The minister also opened new high-tech testing facilities for cars.
He praised India's progress in the automotive industry and the government's efforts to support it.
Tata Motors' Shailesh Chandra spoke about how India is becoming a big player in the global car market.
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy highlighted the government's push for electric vehicles to tackle pollution at SIAT 2026 in Pune.
Public transport vehicles contribute to 40% of pollution in India, prompting the Centre to promote electric vehicles.
The event brought together global leaders to discuss innovative pathways for safe and sustainable mobility.
New mobility testing and research facilities, including an ADAS Smart City Test Track, were inaugurated.
India's automotive industry is growing, with the country being a top producer of various types of vehicles and recording high exports in 2025.
- Who
- Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy, global leaders, technocrats, researchers, policymakers, and innovators
- What
- Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT 2026) and inauguration of new mobility testing and research facilities
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi
- Why
- To promote sustainable and technology-driven mobility, tackle pollution through electric vehicles, and advance automotive safety and sustainability
- Event
- Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT 2026)
- Location
- Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC), Moshi
- Theme
- Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility
- Key Speaker
- H. D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries
- Public Transport Pollution Contribution
- 40%
- Initiatives Mentioned
- Capital Goods Scheme, FAME scheme, PM e-Drive Scheme, PLI schemes
- New Facilities Inaugurated
- ADAS Smart City Test Track, Cylinder Testing Facility, High Energy Impact Test Facility
- ARAI's Contribution
- 60 years in India's automotive ecosystem