Regarding Tesla wanting to start production in India, the government has said it should hire Indians
New Delhi:
Clarifying that the easing will not be offered to major US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla unless it engages in manufacturing operations in India, Heavy Industries Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar said on Tuesday that there can be no market status as India but employment. Made in China.
The minister also told Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the company has not yet signed up for the schemes under government policy.
Last year, the company led by Elon Musk sought to reduce import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India but the Ministry of Heavy Industry asked the company to start production of its iconic EVs. in the country before tax relief can be considered.
Gurjar said the government has measures to encourage production linkages for cars and auto components as well as advanced chemical cell battery (ACC) production. Both programs are open to domestic as well as foreign institutions.
In response to a question about Tesla, the minister said “the company wants workers from China and the Indian market. This cannot happen in the Modi government … it is our government’s policy if the market is not available. India is used, job opportunities will have to be given to the Indians.”
The Minister’s response came to Parliament member K Suresh’s question on whether the government would invite Tesla to enter the Indian market and the steps being taken to promote mass production of the vehicle. electricity in this country.
“Want to ask the member if they want Indian money to go to China? That company didn’t follow our policy. For that (company), India’s door is wide open, they can come and apply under the policy, set up a company, give jobs to our people, increase the revenue for the government,” said the minister.
Last month, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk said the company was facing a lot of challenges with the government to launch its products in India.
To promote electric vehicles, there are many plans and benefits that advanced technology will come to India and parts will also be manufactured there. Mr. Gurjar added that people will have jobs and consumers will get cheaper vehicles.
