Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 launched to make Karnataka Asia's top clean mobility hub
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Energy Minister K J George on Friday unveiled the Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 during Invest Karnataka 2025.
The policy aims to position Karnataka as Asia’s top clean mobility hub while accelerating the state’s transition to a sustainable, future-ready transportation ecosystem, according to an official statement.
The policy targets investments of Rs 50,000 crore across the clean mobility value chain, with a vision to generate one lakh new jobs in the sector.
It offers subsidies of up to 25 per cent on total invested capex across Karnataka.
Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural regions are eligible for a 20 per cent capex subsidy.
Currently, the state has 5,403 electric vehicle charging stations, and the policy aims to install an additional 2,600 stations through public-private partnerships.
The policy also focuses on developing clean mobility clusters by establishing three world-class mobility hubs in Gauribidanur, Dharwad, and Harohalli.
Additionally, it introduces capital subsidies for setting up fast-charging stations, battery-swapping networks, and hydrogen fueling stations to ensure a reliable clean energy network across the state.
The government stated that it will promote collaborations with global institutions and expand EV-focused training programmes in industrial training institutes, polytechnics and universities to build a specialised workforce for the clean mobility industry.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor were present on the occasion.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
