Mumbai on Monday got its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station that is powered by electricity generated from food waste. The project with two charging stations, a joint venture of D ward and Aerocare Clean Energy, was inaugurated by environment minister Aaditya Thackeray.

While interacting with the media, the minister said this was the first centre in the country to charge EVs using power generated from food waste. He added that efforts are being made to set up such centres in other parts of the state, too, and will be given priority, especially on highways. This will not only boost the use of electric vehicles, but also ensure proper management of organic and biological waste.