Electric vehicle charging stations, like any other technological application, are vulnerable to cyber attacks and cyber security incidents, Indian Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is tasked with tracking and monitoring cyber security incidents in India, obtained reports of security flaws in products and applications pertaining to electric vehicle charging stations.
"The government is fully cognizant and aware of various cyber security threats and is actively taking steps to combat the issue of hacking," Gadkari said.
According to the information reported to and tracked by CERT-In, the number of cyber security incidents reported in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 is 2,08,456; 3,94,499; 11,58,208; 14,02,809 and 13,91,457, respectively.
In response to a separate question, the road transport and highways minister stated that Rs 147 lakh was paid out in compensation to victims of hit-and-run accidents during the current fiscal year until February.
The ministry has announced the 2022 Compensation to Victims of Hit-and-Run Motor Accidents Scheme. It increases compensation for victims of hit-and-run accidents to Rs 50,000 (for serious injury) and Rs 2,00,000 (for death), with a detailed procedure for obtaining this compensation.
In reply to another question, Gadkari stated that the ministry has set a higher target of 12,200 km for National Highway construction in the current fiscal year than in the previous three fiscal years.
"The target of construction of NHs for financial year 2023-24 has not yet been finalized," he added.
The minister stated that 19 projects totaling Rs 21,864 crore have been delayed as a result of land acquisition.