NITI Aayog and GIZ Sign Implementation Agreement Under NDC-TIA Phase II for Road Freight Decarbonisation

Key facts

• NITI Aayog and GIZ GmbH signed an Implementation Agreement under the Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II) on 3 November 2026 to accelerate the decarbonisation of India's road freight sector.
• NDC-TIA II is a regional initiative supported by the German Government's International Climate Initiative (IKI), with World Resources Institute (WRI) India, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) India and Agora Energiewende among its implementing partners.
• The electrification of medium- and heavy-duty freight vehicles in India remains at an early stage, requiring adequate charging infrastructure, innovative financing mechanisms and an enabling regulatory framework.
• The initiative will contribute to India's efforts to achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution targets and long-term climate goals.