Patna: As part of its initiative to accelerate clean energy adoption for micro-mobility solutions, the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), will launch a pilot project for distribution of cargo e-cycles in Bihar, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
The cargo e-cycles will be delivered under CESL’s Sustainable Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through Electric Cycles (STREE) initiative by M/s. Motovolt Mobility Pvt. Ltd. The CESL has offered the first letter of award to Motovolt Mobility to procure around 1,800 cargo e-cycles under the STREE initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Union ministry of rural development (MoRD).
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The e-cycles will be distributed among rural women self-help group (SHG) members to provide them with access to green mobility.
MoRD signed MoU with CESL
In July this year, the MoRD had signed an MoU with CESL to help facilitate STREE for SHG women under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). STREE intends to empower the rural economy, especially the rural women by providing them access to green mobility through the introduction of electric bicycles.
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About the first letter of award, Vishal Kapoor, managing director and chief executive officer of CESL said, “This initiative is a testament to CESL’s ongoing commitment to accelerating clean energy solutions and providing accessible mobility alternatives to communities. By deploying e-cycles in rural parts of India, we are reducing the carbon footprint and helping to create a sustainable and efficient mobility ecosystem. This project will go a long way in advancing micro-mobility solutions and keeping rural mobility congestion-free.”
Project intends to empower rural women
As part of the STREE initiative, the deployment aims to empower women’s economic status by providing green mobility solutions. By deploying e-bicycles, the project fosters livelihood opportunities, independence, and socio-economic upliftment for women. Additionally, it aligns with the Government of India’s vision to adopt green transportation solutions, promote environmentally friendly infrastructure, and decarbonize the last-mile mobility space, ensuring congestion-free rural transport.
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CESL, through this intervention, is keen to support the Government’s initiative of grooming three million “Lakhpati Didis” in rural areas, reflecting its commitment towards women empowerment & national objectives.
