The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on 31 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated two new facilities at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). These include an Advanced Battery Laboratory built with an investment of approximately ₹55 crore and an EV Powertrain Test Facility to improve India's electric mobility infrastructure. Additionally, a nationwide Road Safety Outreach Campaign was launched to increase public awareness. The release does not say when these initiatives take effect, though the facilities were inaugurated on the date of the visit.
Key points
- ₹55 crore invested in the new Advanced Battery Laboratory for EV and hybrid vehicle testing.
- New EV Powertrain Test Facility launched to support next-generation propulsion technologies.
- Nationwide Road Safety Outreach Campaign launched to promote safer mobility.
- MoU signed with Skoda Auto Volkswagen India for an Advanced Crash Test Facility.
- Announcement of SIAT 2028, an international mobility conference.
When it applies
- Symposium on International Automotive Technology
Who it affects
- electric and hybrid vehicle industry
Refers to
- Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector - Phase II scheme