Promoting Electric Evolution In Nepal

The government of Nepal has adopted a policy of electrifying transport over the years. Accordingly, general people and public transport operators (PTOs) have been incentivised to use electric vehicles (EVs). Vehicles that run on petroleum products, petrol and diesel, are found to pollute the air by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. In Nepal, the transport sector contributes as much as 36 per cent to greenhouse gas emissions on an annual basis. The policy of promoting EVs is relevant at a time when many countries around the world are striving to achieve zero emissions by 2050. In a cash-strapped country like Nepal, the promotion of EVs will slash the trade deficit. Nepal has to import petroleum products from India. By promoting EV technology, the cost of importing petroleum products can be drastically reduced.