CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Must Read. “In ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign, awareness will be created about the benefits of electric vehicles and how it can contribute to making Delhi clean and pollution-free.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of NCT of Delhi launched the Switch Delhi campaign to inform, encourage and motivate the citizens of Delhi to switch from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles. As a part of the campaign, the Delhi Government has launched social media handles to directly connect with the people of Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Electric vehicles models eligible under the Delhi EV Policy E-cycles are eligible for a purchase incentive of 25% of the MRP (not exceeding INR. 5, 500 per vehicle). E-cargo cycles are eligible for a purchase incentive of 33% of the e-cycle price (not exceeding INR. 15, 000 per vehicle).

Detailed explanation-4: -National Board for Electric Mobility (NBEM) Under NEMMP, the government had even launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology to completely achieve electrification by 2030.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chandigarh aims to phase out 100% registration of fuel bikes in two years and 50% registration of fuel cars within five years to promote electric vehicles, as per its new EV policy.