Ashok Leyland launches EV manufacturing plant in UP
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Lucknow: Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja on Friday said the company is aiming to be among the world's top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers, as it inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh.
Speaking at the inauguration of Ashok Leyland's state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant here, Hinduja said the new facility marked a significant milestone for both the company and the state.
"This is our first manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh and it stands as a symbol of what can be achieved when vision is matched by decisive action," he said.
The plant, with an annual capacity of 5,000 vehicles, was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy and other senior leaders.
Hinduja praised Uttar Pradesh's modern infrastructure, improved connectivity, strong law and order situation and responsive administration, saying these factors have made the state increasingly attractive for industry. Recalling the company's journey since its inception in 1948, he said Ashok Leyland has played a key role in supporting national priorities and enabling the movement of people and goods.
