India’s progression to the electric vehicle has the potential to transform its energy landscape. However, to achieve such progression India needs to develop domestic battery manufacturing capacity. In light of this, examine the challenges in the development of domestic battery manufacturing capacity. 10 marks

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-front-seat-in-electric-mobility/article33544900.ece
In the body, mention the environmental aspect of the adoption of electric vehicles.
In the body, mention the advantages of adoption, like energy security, environment protection, foreign exchange savings, reduced dependency etc. In the challenges mention the technology hurdles, lack of raw material like lithium and cobalt, lack of resource, lack of R&D in the area etc.
Conclude by mentioning the important role the government has to play in increasing the adoption of technology.