The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has taken another
significant step towards advancing clean and sustainable mobility within its
port ecosystem by signing an agreement with Convergence Energy Services
Limited (CESL), New Delhi, for the development of Public EV Charging and
Battery Swapping Stations at five parking locations within JNPA. The agreement was signed by Shri Gaurav
Dayal, IAS, Chairperson, JNPA, along with Shri Ravish Kumar Singh, Dy.
Chairperson, JNPA, and Shri Rajneesh Rana, Head – Convergence, CESL, in the
presence of senior officials and Heads of Departments from JNPA and CESL. The
planned facilities will support a wide range of electric vehicles operating
within and around the port, including tractor-trailers, buses, cars, three-wheelers
and two-wheelers. The initiative is expected to strengthen the availability of
charging and battery-swapping infrastructure and encourage greater adoption of
electric mobility across the port’s operational ecosystem. The partnership with CESL aligns with
JNPA’s broader focus on promoting green port operations, energy efficiency and
sustainable transportation. By facilitating access to EV charging
infrastructure, the port aims to support the gradual transition towards cleaner
modes of transportation while contributing to reduced emissions from road-based
port connectivity. CESL, a green-energy
focused Central Government PSU working under the Ministry of Power and Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy, is engaged in accelerating the adoption of clean
energy and sustainable mobility solutions across the country. The development of EV charging and
battery-swapping stations is part of JNPA’s continued efforts to integrate
sustainable technologies into port infrastructure and operations. The initiative
will provide greater support for electric vehicles serving the port while
contributing to the creation of a cleaner and more future-ready maritime
logistics ecosystem. With this
partnership, JNPA is further strengthening its commitment to green growth and
sustainable port development, reinforcing its vision of building an efficient,
environmentally responsible and future-ready gateway for India’s trade.