TN signs pact with ITDP to boost EV infrastructure
The MoU, signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) CMD J Radhakrishnan, aims to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthen EV charging infrastructure across the state.
As per the agreement, ITDP India will act as a knowledge partner and offer technical support to TNGECL in several important areas, including creating a mobile application for public EV charging, setting up a single-window portal for EV-related policies and market information, planning for land use and feasibility, and preparing city-level EV strategies that can be expanded in future.
According to a release, the partnership highlights the state's strong focus on promoting green energy, climate protection, and better urban transport systems.
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