Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group and India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the commencement of construction for its new integrated commercial vehicle plant, emphasising green mobility initiatives in Uttar Pradesh. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the expansive site on Kanpur Road, Lucknow, witnessed the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, unveiling the foundation plaque and laying the foundation stone.
In attendance at the ceremony were guests including Suresh Khanna, Minister of Finance & Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of Uttar Pradesh, and Nand Gopal Gupta, Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Hinduja family's senior members, Ashok Leyland's dealers, customers, suppliers, and various other dignitaries also graced the event.
Spread across 70 acres, the greenfield manufacturing facility promises to be Ashok Leyland's most modern and environmentally conscious plant globally, employing cutting-edge manufacturing technology to ensure world-class quality standards. The primary focus of the facility will be the production of electric buses, with the versatility to manufacture other vehicles powered by existing and emerging alternative fuels.
Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman of Ashok Leyland, said, 'The Foundation Stone laying ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ashok Leyland in Uttar Pradesh. Once operational, the facility will positively impact our common goals of generating employment opportunities and advancing sustainable mobility in India. We remain committed to driving innovation and setting new benchmarks in the field of green mobility. With this new plant, we are preparing ourselves for the future and taking one step further to achieve our Net Zero emissions goals.'
Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, highlighted the significance of the facility, stating, 'This facility will not only address the rising demand for electric vehicles but also play a vital role in the holistic development of the region. Our focus on electric trucks and buses resonates with the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation and pushes us one step further to build a green mobility future.'
Upon commencement of operations, the plant will have an initial capacity to produce 2,500 vehicles per year, with plans to expand this to 5,000 vehicles annually over the next decade. This expansion aligns with the anticipation of a growing demand for electric and other types of vehicles in the coming years.
Ashok Leyland's strategic initiative in establishing this plant positions the company at the forefront of the green mobility revolution in Uttar Pradesh, further solidifying its role as a key player in the state's electric mobility sector.
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