New Delhi :
The Environment Ministry on Tuesday acquired electric cars for official use, a move aimed at reducing air pollution.
According to ministry sources, five electric cars have been acquired on a trial basis out of which three have been allotted to ministry officials.
Tweeting a picture of the electric car, the ministry said, "@moefcc acquires Electric Cars for official duty thereby utilising in-house charging facilities and setting an example in pollution free commutes."
Another green feature of @moefcc at IPB charging of electric vehicles through in-house facilities
— MoEF&CC (@moefcc) July 2, 2019
@UNEnvironment
#BeatAirPollution
@PIB_India pic.twitter.com/CSN8JmkSyX
Sources said, "The three vehicles have been allotted to officials in the rank of joint secretary, inspector general and director general."
The cars were acquired on Monday evening.Â