India, July 23 -- The Delhi government has reportedly extended the current electric vehicle policy till March 31, 2026, or till a revised version is notified, as the draft of the new policy will undergo public consultation, which is expected to take time.

A PTI report said that the decision was taken in a cabinet meeting held under chief minister Rekha Gupta at the Delhi secretariat yesterday.

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh underlined the need for "broader dialogue" before rolling out the updated policy.

"The extension will enable the transport department to conduct comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders - including citizens, industry leaders, academic experts, environmental groups and both public and private in...