Electric Vehicle Policy
UP’s Subsidy Portal for EVs
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step towards promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state by launching a dedicated subsidy portal. This initiative aims to encourage customers who have purchased e-vehicles after October 14, 2022, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
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Ban on Diesel Four-Wheelers
India is set to ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities with over 10 lakh population by 2027, according to a report commissioned by the oil ministry. It recommended a gradual elimination of motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers that are ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Chhattisgarh Electric vehicle policy
On July 7, 2022, Government of Chhattisgarh approved its “Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022”. Highlights EV policy 2022 was approved with the objective of making Chhattisgarh an EV-manufacturing hub, reducing environment degradation and creating employment. Policy was approved during by Chief Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
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Maharashtra unveils new EV policy
Maharashtra government has unveiled the “Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, 2021”. Key Points Government also revealed its plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses in State by offering incentives to industries and consumers. EV policy was unveiled by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
FAME II Amendment
Ministry of Heavy Industry has announced major amendments in ongoing FAME-II scheme. Ministry has fixed incentives for India-made electric two-wheelers. Highlights With the recent amendments on price side and subsidies government aims to promote electric two-wheeler usage across India. Reduction ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Delhi to switch all its hired vehicles to EVs in 6 months
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, announced that all departments of Delhi government will now use only electric vehicles. This transition to the electric vehicles will be done within 6 months. Highlights The Delhi government has over 2,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
‘Switch Delhi’ Campaign Launched by Kejriwal government
The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign on February 4, 2021. Highlights The campaign was launched to promote the use of electric vehicles. The Chief Minister further asked the citizens to buy electric vehicles as ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs
The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to ..