EUROPE | JANUARY 2022| ISSUE 10

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Greeting from Project SESEI!!!
Dear Readers,

I would like to begin by wishing you all a very Happy and safe 2022. I welcome you all to the tenth edition of the “SESEI newsletter - Europe.” Sharing of information and latest updates is one of key characteristic of the SESEI Project. It allows stakeholders to understand, stay abreast and take informed action based on the news and information shared with our readers.

I am also very happy to inform you that Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), national standard development body of India, has published Indian Standard IS 17802-"Accessibility for ICT Products and Services, Part 1: Requirements" which is a technical adoption of European Standard EN 301 549 v3.2.1 as developed by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) has notified WTO of Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Systems (MTCTE) for Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks. Commerce and Industry Minister called for waiver of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in World Trade Organization (WTO) and dismantling new trade barriers in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government of India also launched National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) to provide awareness on intellectual property and its rights to students.

The Smart Cities Mission has been falling behind the schedule and the covid pandemic has affected the completion of the projects. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the timeline for the implementation of Smart Cities Mission to June 2023 due to the Covid pandemic and other reasons. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with Smart Cities Mission, National Institute of Urban Affairs and GIZ India organized a Smart Move Innovative Urban Mobility Challenge, which was won by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee for their interactive passenger information system to predict the crowding levels in the public transit system.

A comprehensive sectoral report on the Smart Cities has been prepared by SESEI, providing details on the various initiatives and standards related activities carried out by the Govt. of India under the smart cities mission.

The automotive sector in India is buzzing with activities, a lot has been initiated by the Ministry of Heavy Industry (MoHI) to roll out the Electrical Vehicle (EV) vision of the country to achieve hundred percent electrical vehicles on the Indian roads by 2030. The Automotive Research Foundation of India (ARAI), Pune, is working on standardization of charging infrastructure, which is scheduled to be launched by the top of 2022, for fast charging, the prototype. Similarly, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay along with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) is working on developing flagship products, standardizing technical specifications and customizing solutions for the Indian EV charging ecosystem.

The Central government launched ‘E-Amrit’, a web portal on electric vehicles (EVs), at the ongoing COP26 Summit in United Kingdom’s Glasgow. E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles–busting myths around the adoption of EVs. Several states have also formed their various EV policies and are encouraging people to adopt EVs with various subsidy schemes in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint.

We all know that Information Communication Technology will be the key sector for all industries and for the growth of the countries economy. Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and IoT/M2M will be leaving lasting impressions on the way we live. Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MEITY) released “National Strategy on Blockchain” with the vision to create trusted digital platforms. The Department of Telecommunication has created a technology innovation group focused on the 6G technology, with the hopes of taking the lead in global technology development. The Innovation Group will be focusing on creating roadmap for research and development (R&D), pre-standardization, application and product development, and action plans for 6G technology. C-DoT ( Centre of Development for Telematics has launched a Quantum Communication lab, becoming the first organization in the country to provide indigenous quantum secure telecom products and solutions.

The 5Gi standards developed by Telecom Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI), is all set to be formally incorporated in the global 5G standard (3GPP). The DoT has been coordinating with the global players for the incorporation of 5Gi with the 3GPP standard. The new ICT technologies also necessitates the need to have robust cyber security strategy. The National Security Council is working on the National Cybersecurity Strategy, over the last two years and is in the cabinet for the final stamp.

In the Realm of Green Energy and Resource efficiency, India is ensuring positive actions and steps. Apart from proposing tweaks in its laws to make it mandatory for industrial units to use a minimum share of green energy in overall electricity consumption as the country seeks to move away from fossil fuels and fight climate change. The government is also working on providing fiscal incentives to encourage a circular economy. Extended producer liability in 11 sectors or products and a refund option for products after use besides some other fiscal sops could be introduced to aid the switch to circular economy from a linear one.

Both India and European Union have also agreed to work together in the areas of clean energy with a focus on offshore wind, green hydrogen, and solar power besides deciding to encourage investments in the field of energy efficiency. Some of the areas identified for cooperation included ensuring nearly zero energy buildings and renewable energy sources, including solar and offshore wind

Similar, interesting articles and updates from the other priority sectors are provided in this newsletter. As always, we look forward to your comments and suggestions to further improvise it. Happy New Year and happy reading once again.

Hope you will find this Newsletter informative. Happy Reading!!!!

Warm regards,
Dinesh Chand Sharma (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India)
Director – Standards & Public Policy
Mobile: +91 9810079461, Desk: +91 11 3352 1525
E-mail: dinesh.chand.sharma@sesei.eu

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Mobility

Ministry of Heavy Industry (MoHI) to roll out EV fast charging standardization by 2022-end

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The union authorities’ s efforts to hurry up electric vehicle adoption within the nation will get an enormous push with the standardization of charging infrastructure which is scheduled to be launched by the top of 2022. The unbiased organization Automotive Research Foundation of India (ARAI), Pune, is engaged on this. “For quick charging, the prototype is prepared and by December 2022, we’ll carry this to the market. However, we hope this may be achieved even earlier than that,” Minister for Heavy Industries, stated. He invited the industry stakeholders and policymakers from the important thing states to push electrical automobile adoption within the quick lane.

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Niti Aayog and World Bank join hands to push electric vehicles financing

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NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and the World Bank (WB) are working together to facilitate a program for faster and easier financing of electric vehicles (EVs). NITI Aayog and World Bank are setting up a $300 million ‘first loss risk sharing instrument’, with the State Bank of India (SBI) as its program manager. The current rate of interest for electric two-wheelers & electric 3 Wheelers, which is in the range of 20-25 per cent is expected to be reduced to 10-12 per cent.

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IIT Bombay partners with CESL to build on India’s electric vehicle charging ecosystem

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has joined hands with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) in a bid to implement electric vehicle charging facilities across the country. CESL is a subsidiary of state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. This pact will help both parties collaborate on technological advancements to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure that includes developing flagship products, standardizing technical specifications and customizing solutions for the Indian EV charging ecosystem.

India is working on reducing vehicular pollution in its metros, with the government encouraging startups to innovate on technology to make electric vehicles affordable for the masses. Several states have also formed their various EV policies and are encouraging people to adopt EVs with various subsidy schemes in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint.

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India launches e-Amrit portal on EVs at COP26

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E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles–busting myths around the adoption of EVs. The Central government launched ‘E-Amrit’, a web portal on electric vehicles (EVs), at the ongoing COP26 Summit in United Kingdom’s Glasgow. According to a statement issued by the NITI Aayog, E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles–busting myths around the adoption of EVs, their purchase, investment opportunities, policies, and subsidies. “The portal has been developed and hosted by NITI Aayog under a collaborative knowledge exchange programme with the UK government and as part of the UK-India Joint Roadmap 2030, signed by the Prime Ministers of the two countries,” the statement said.

E-Amrit intends to complement initiatives of the government on raising awareness on EVs and sensitizing consumers on the benefits of switching to electric vehicles. In the recent past, India has taken many initiatives to accelerate the decarbonization of transport and the adoption of electric mobility in the country. Schemes such as FAME and PLI are especially important in creating an ecosystem for the early adoption of EVs. NITI Aayog intends to add more features and introduce innovative tools to make the portal more interactive and user-friendly.

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Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways issued following notifications:

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G.S.R 720 regarding concessions under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. Read more>>
G.S.R. 653(E) regarding the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021 Read more>>
G.S.R. 652(E) regarding Recognition, Regulation and Control of Automated Testing Station. Read more>>

Notification G.S.R. 800(E) regarding Central Motor Vehicles (Twenty Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2021 on emission norms for construction equipment vehicles Read more>>

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