Delhi Govt Launches New Electric Vehicle Policy; Will Boost Economy & Reduce Pollution Levels
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched Electric Vehicle Policy -EVP with an aim to reduce pollution levels in the capital and generate more employment opportunity.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the EVP- Electric Vehicle Policy aimed at reducing pollution levels in the national capital and to generate more employment. Calling the policy most progressive, Kejriwal also said that the financial assistance up to 1.5 Lakh will be provided to people on the purchase of electric vehicles.
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CM Kejriwal launched the 'Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy¡¯ under which his government will waive registration fee and road tax and will also provide incentives up to 1.5 Lakh for the new cars in the national capital.
He said that the policy aims at boosting the economy, creating more job opportunities and reducing pollution levels.
Under the policy, the Delhi government will give an incentive of up to 30,000 for two-wheeler vehicles, autos and e-rickshaws in addition to four-wheelers.
Launching Electric Vehicle Policy, which aims to reduce pollution levels and generate employment in the city Press conference | LIVE https://t.co/2pnr1wbMhj
¡ª Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 7, 2020
"After launching this policy, we expect five lakh new electric vehicles in the next five years. The Delhi government will set up a dedicated 'EV Cell' to implement 'electric vehicle policy", Kejriwal said.
Kejriwal also added that the government will also set up a ¡®State Electric Vehicle Board¡¯.
The Delhi government will give ¡®scrapping incentive' under the Electric Vehicle Policy and set up 200 charging stations in one year, Kejriwal said.Here's how people reacted towards the policy announcement :
Great initiative to reduce pollution @ArvindKejriwal https://t.co/qYyYwm7xez
¡ª Pratibha Rawat (@Pratibh06136822) August 7, 2020
HEYA @elonmusk / @Tesla
¡ª Derek Kandur (@derekkandur) August 7, 2020
This is a business call for you to quickly come and start over in India the place, We love to welcome you with heart!#Tesla #SpaceX https://t.co/oMgSa53Efo
Its a very good initiative by delhi government for reducing air pollution and protecting environment...
¡ª Hritik Kadian (@hritik_kadian) August 7, 2020
Thanku cm @ArvindKejriwal https://t.co/iKlzCGwrpJ
Delhi has 83,730 electric vehicles out of over 11 million vehicles registered in the city. Of the 83,730 registered EVs, there are 75,567 e-rickshaws. There are only 908 private electric cars and 3,703 e-two-wheelers in Delhi.
