National Security
Published in Association with Vivekananda International Foundation
Current Volume: 9 (2026 )
e-ISSN: 2581-9658
Periodicity: Quarterly
Month(s) of Publication: Mar, Jun, Sep & Dec
Subject: Political Science & International Affairs
DOI: 10.32381/NS
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Article
Decarbonisation Pathways for the Indian Automobile Sector
By : Atul Sarma , Shyam Sunder
Page No: 419-436
Abstract
The Automotive industry has a central and critical role in achieving India’s ambitious commitments to arrest climate change. This paper discusses India’s commitments together with the development challenges it faces in its green energy mission in the transportation sector with emphasis on Electric Vehicles (EVs). In this connection, the role and efforts of various stakeholders, including, the Central and State Governments and the industry have been critically analysed. The paper emphasises the need for achieving ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance in the manufacturing of Zero Emission Vehicles and their critical components, as well as significantly boosting domestic R&D to successfully achieve the goals.
Authors:
Atul Sarma is former Head and Professor of Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre.
Shyam Sunder is working with a leading Indian Corporate enterprise.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NS.2022.05.04.3