The Odisha government has announced that all new official vehicles procured from June 1 must be electric, capping procurement costs based on the rank of government officials. The maximum cost is set at ₹30 lakh for top officials and ₹25 lakh for senior bureaucrats, with a focus on transitioning to electric mobility to reduce fuel expenditures and enhance energy security. This initiative is part of a broader effort to phase out over 6,241 ageing government vehicles over 15 years old. Additionally, the state is considering a centralized vehicle management policy to streamline procurement and improve efficiency. The proposed Odisha Centralised Contractual Vehicle Management Policy aims for at least 50% of all hired vehicles to be electric, increasing by 25 percentage points each year, with a goal of achieving a 100% electric fleet by 2029. A digital monitoring platform, 'e-Odisha Vahana Tracker', is also proposed to enhance oversight and reduce costs associated with contractual vehicles.