VARANASI, Dec. 22 -- Marking a major move towards green mobility in the district, the first commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) was inaugurated at the Indian Oil retail outlet in Harsos by district magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Monday.

Tree plantation was also carried out at the outlet to promote environmental conservation.

The DM sought detailed information about the working of the Fast EV Charging Station (Fast EVCS). Addressing the gathering, he said that expanding such infrastructure in Varanasi is the need of the hour, stressing that EV charging stations across the district are essential for public convenience and for reducing environmental pollution.

He said the commercial charging station inaugurated at Harsos wi...