CHONGQING, China, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing.
On November 27th, the Second General Assembly and Third Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) convened in Chongqing, bringing together representatives from 33 countries and international organizations to discuss the future of cultural heritage conservation across Asia.
ACHA, initiated by China, is the first and currently the only intergovernmental organization in the field of cultural heritage within the Asian region. With 24 member states, partner states, and observers, its influence now extends to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. Under its framework, cooperation in talent development, conservation and restoration, academic exchange, exhibitions, and joint archaeological research has continued to flourish.
This year's Assembly marks a new milestone in the Alliance's development. During the meeting, China and ACHA signed the Host Country Agreement, granting the Alliance legal status and diplomatic privileges required to operate independently in China.
China and Egypt also signed a Joint Statement on the Asian Initiative for Cultural Heritage Conservation and an agreement to deepen cooperation in the nomination, management, and protection of World Cultural Heritage.
The Assembly announced the establishment of the ACHA Austronesian and Maritime Civilization Committee and the ACHA Scientific and Technological Committee. It also released 15 ACHA Fund-supported projects for 2024–2025 involving countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, and the United Arab Emirates, along with the Alliance's Vision and Mission and the ACHA Chongqing Consensus.
Several guests praised the Alliance for ACHA for its growing influence. They emphasized that despite its young age, the alliance has become a vital platform for dialogue, cooperation, and expertise exchange in heritage preservation. The collaboration is seen as a significant milestone, paving the way for deeper technical and professional cooperation among member states in the modern cultural heritage sector.
More than 20 countries endorsed the Chongqing Consensus, recognizing ACHA as a vital regional platform that brings together the knowledge and strengths of participating nations to promote a more harmonious, prosperous, and sustainable Asian community of shared future. Delegates agreed that deepening regional cooperation and protecting Asia's cultural heritage will contribute meaningfully to cultural exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.
The meeting also featured a vibrant display of intangible cultural heritage, including Jingdezhen ceramics, Shu embroidery, Three Gorges embroidery, and Youzhou Miao embroidery.
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ACHA General Assembly in Chongqing Advances Cultural Heritage Protection
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
