❖ IIT Madras-incubated ePlane Company is set to launch eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft in Bengaluru.

❖ eVTOLs are designed to operate in urban areas, reducing traffic congestion, and air pollution, and improving connectivity and emergency services.

❖ These are vehicles that can take off and land vertically using electric propulsion.

❖ It is expected to cut through the road traffic for daily commute and cargo delivery and even be used for military purposes.