GoI’s Principal Scientific Adviser Releases Report on ‘ZET’ Adoption & Its Environmental-Energy Impact.
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In July 2025, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India unveiled a comprehensive report titled ‘ZET Adoption in India and Its Impact on Emission and Energy (June 2025)’ in New Delhi. The report underlines the strategic importance of accelerating the adoption of Zero-Emission Trucking (ZET) to achieve India's net-zero commitments.
- The report critically emphasizes the role of supportive public policy in catalyzing the transition to Zero-Emission Trucking (ZET), positioning it as a transformative solution for decarbonizing India's freight sector. This shift is crucial to aligning with national climate goals and advancing towards a low-emission economy.
- A key section of the report focuses on India’s Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck (M&HDT) segment, advocating a shift towards Battery Electric Trucks (BET). This transition is projected to significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions from one of the country’s most energy-intensive transport sectors.
- The report identifies ZET adoption as a powerful lever for mitigating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. It also stresses the environmental benefits, including improved air quality, energy security, and public health outcomes, arising from this transition.
Main Point :- (i) Compiled through a year-long study involving stakeholders from industries, policy institutions, and research bodies, the report captures in-depth scenario analyses, offering clear insights into the pathways for India’s freight electrification.
(ii) India’s freight movement, predominantly driven by the M&HDT sector, handles around 70% of logistics transport. This segment is essential for the nation’s economic and industrial development, yet also represents a substantial source of transport-related emissions.
(iii) Despite its economic importance, the M&HDT sector accounts for nearly 40% of India’s fuel consumption within the transport sector. The report warns that unless a swift transition is made, the sector will continue to drive a large share of India’s emissions footprint, undermining national sustainability targets.
About Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to Gol
Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to GoI : Ajay Kumar Sood
Headquarters: New Delhi
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