The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) jointly issued the MeitY-MHI Joint Call for Proposals for the development of EV sub-systems in order to support domestic EV technologies and encourage the expansion of India’s electric mobility ecosystem.
Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, announced the project, which intends to promote the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and spur EV technology innovation.
The collaborative project aims to advance the development of domestic technology in vital EV sub-systems, such as telematics, electric drives, battery management systems, and EV chargers, among others. The goal of this action is to enable Indian researchers, inventors, and industry participants to create innovative solutions that will satisfy domestic needs while establishing India as a world leader in EV technology.
S Krishnan underlined at the launch how crucial it is for academics, industry, and academia to work together to develop cutting-edge EV technology. “Innovators and researchers working with industry and academia can accelerate technology development and make indigenous products available for the EV Ecosystem,” he said.
Important Areas of Attention
The joint call for proposals will concentrate on a number of crucial areas that are necessary for the EV industry to expand, such as:
- EV Chargers and Charging Infrastructure, Creating scalable and effective EV charging systems that support both AC and DC charging at different voltages.
- Developing cutting-edge electric motors and drive controllers to enhance vehicle performance is known as electric machines and drives.
- The creation of intelligent, secure, and effective battery solutions is the main goal of battery management systems, or BMS.
- Functional safety and security, telematics: ensuring EVs’ safety and security, especially with regard to their software and electronics systems.
- Enabling the testing and verification of novel EV subsystems in preparation for possible commercialization is known as prototyping.
The MeitY-MHI program demonstrates the Indian government’s dedication to creating a sustainable and self-sufficient EV ecosystem. Proposals with a clear commercialization and field testing plan are likely to be given preferential consideration, as the project is expected to last up to 36 months. Projects that collaborate with universities, research and development centers, and business leaders will also be better able to scale up and market the created goods.
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