India eyes green trucking, operators ask: who pays?
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Summary
Transporters say they are being asked to replace ₹35–45 lakh diesel trucks with electric vehicles costing up to ₹1 crore, while customers negotiate freight contracts largely on lowest cost
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedThursday, 11 June 2026
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAIMinistry of Health & Family WelfareICMR
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