Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated Ashok Leyland's electric bus manufacturing unit in Lucknow, highlighting Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure development and India's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070. He emphasized that electric mobility is crucial for sustainable and self-reliant transportation, supported by government initiatives like FAME-II and PLI Auto, which promote EV adoption and domestic manufacturing. The event also saw participation from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.