Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy extended till March 31, 2025
The Hindu
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announces extension of EV policy, subsidies, and grants for employees and education programs.
Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday (November 28, 2024) announced several cabinet decisions, including the extension of the Delhi Electric Policy till March 31, 2025.
At a press conference in New Delhi, Ms. Atishi said in the wake of poor air quality, the Delhi cabinet has decided to extend the EV policy and roll out subsidies and road tax exemptions pending from January 1.
"Electric vehicles purchased on Jan 1, 2024, and after will get a subsidy and road tax exemption, which were halted by the BJP when Arvind Kejriwal was sent to jail," she said.
Announcing another cabinet decision, the Chief Minister said the Delhi government has approved a grant of ₹17 crore to the Delhi Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation Limited (DSFDC) for paying pending salaries to its employees.
Ms. Atishi also announced a four-year bachelor's program in optometry at a new wing at Guru Nanak Eye Centre.
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