GREET: MAHA EV

Mission for High Impact Areas (MAHA): Advancing EV Mobility in India

The Mission for High Impact Areas (MAHA) program, under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), is a priority-driven initiative designed to address urgent scientific and technological challenges through targeted, high-impact solutions. Unlike general research mandates, MAHA fosters a collaborative ecosystem, bringing together researchers and academicians from diverse fields to leverage collective expertise, drive innovation, and deliver tangible results.

The MAHA-EV Mission

ANRF has identified Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility as a primary focus under the MAHA program. The objective of the “MAHA–EV” mission is to foster a self-reliant and globally competitive ecosystem that accelerates both advanced research and the large-scale adoption of EVs in India.

This comprehensive mandate spans the entire EV value chain, including:

• Component Manufacturing: Development of indigenous motors, batteries, and controllers.
• Infrastructure: Installation of advanced, scalable charging networks.
• Grid Resilience: Assessing and upgrading India’s power distribution systems to ensure they are technically equipped to manage large-scale EV integration.

Project GREET: Integrating Mobility and Power

The project Grid Readiness for EV Enablers and Technological Developments (GREET) focuses on the seamless integration of EVs into the national power grid. By addressing critical technical, societal, and policy challenges, GREET aims to catalyze India’s transition to clean and sustainable mobility while ensuring the stability of our energy systems.

Driving Socio-Economic Inclusion

This EV transition is more than a technological shift; it is a profound socio-economic opportunity. As India pursues a cleaner, more efficient mobility ecosystem, it is imperative that this transformation is inclusive.

An inclusive mobility ecosystem goes beyond environmental targets—it demands equitable and affordable access to transport systems while creating sustainable livelihoods for all. This transition aims to dismantle societal barriers that might otherwise prevent marginalized groups from benefiting from the green economy.

Closing the Skill Gap

The emerging EV sector requires a dynamic and evolving set of skills. To ensure the Indian workforce is prepared, this study undertakes a systematic skill gap assessment. This analysis examines the alignment between emerging EV-related roles and current workforce capabilities.

A central focus of this assessment is identifying barriers and enabling pathways for the inclusion of women and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), ensuring that the future of Indian mobility is as diverse as it is sustainable.