New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- JSW Group Chairman and Managing Director Sajjan Jindal welcomed the Centre's decision to make electric vehicles (EVs) the default choice for replacing central government staff cars, saying India's shift to electric mobility can strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

"India's EV transition is not just about cleaner mobility. It is about strengthening energy security & reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels," Jindal said in a post on X.

"The government's move to prioritise EVs in official fleets is a welcome step towards a self-reliant, sustainable India," he added.

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