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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which is the first state/UT has to include e-Cycles in its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy? Notes: The Delhi government included electric cycles under its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy and announced that it will offer a subsidy of 5,500 each to the first 10,000 buyers.

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: -The correct answer is Delhi. The Delhi Government announced all its departments would use only electric vehicles, transitioning over 2000 cars to EVs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level. The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars.