Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy praised Uttar Pradesh as a central hub for India's expressways and railways. He highlighted the inauguration of an Ashok Leyland electric bus manufacturing unit in Lucknow as a significant step towards sustainable mobility and self-reliance. Kumaraswamy emphasized the government's commitment to net-zero emissions and strengthening 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives through schemes like FAME-II and PM e-DRIVE, which have boosted electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure.