Maharashtra unveils new EV policy
The Hindu
State government sets target of 10% share in new vehicle registrations by 2025
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) policy and its plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses to the State by offering incentives to industries as well as to consumers. State Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray officially unveiled the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, which aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, its production and strengthen necessary infrastructure. The State Cabinet had approved the policy on July 4. The policy offers industries all the benefits under the ‘D+’ category of mega projects irrespective of the location of the manufacturing unit in the State. D+ category benefits are meant for industries in the least developed parts of the State.More Related News
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