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Detailed explanation-1: -With this, Karnataka has become the first Indian State to approve e-vehicle policy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known as the IT capital and startup capital of the country, Karnataka is the first Indian state to roll out an Electric Vehicle Policy in 2017.

Detailed explanation-3: -States like Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala have approved EV policies inclusive of road tax exemption and other provisions but do not offer incentives per kwh of battery capacity and incentives per vehicle. 11.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which Indian state/UT has launched its own Electric Vehicle Policy? Notes: The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level.

Detailed explanation-5: -REVA, India’s first zero polluting Electric Vehicle for city mobility, was commercialized in June 2001. The Reva brand was on sale in India.