Which of the following Indian States/Union Territories launched Electric Vehical Policy on 7^th August, 2020?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

UPPSC Civil Services General Studies Official paper-I 2020

Answer 1

The correct answer is Delhi.

Key Points

Why in News:
- Recently, the Delhi government has notified the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2020.
- It lays the maximum emphasis on replacement of two-wheelers, public transport and shared vehicles and goods-carriers instead of private four-wheelers, with Electric Vehicles (EVs).

Important Points

Features:
- It envisions the replacement of the existing auto-rickshaws and State-run buses with e-autos and e-buses respectively.
- It talks about increasing road tax for fuel-based vehicles, at least in the luxury segment, and imposing in certain parts of the city a congestion fee that EVs will be exempt from.
- The government will also offer low-interest rate loans to people interested in buying commercial EVs.

Additional Information

Central Government Initiatives on EVs:
- The government has set a target of EV making up 30% of new sales of cars and two-wheelers by 2030.
- To build a sustainable EV ecosystem, initiatives like the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) have been launched.