New Delhi, April 12 -- The Delhi government's draft of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 proposes a subsidy of up to Rs 36,000 on purchase of an electric two-wheeler to women. The draft policy said the benefit can be availed by the first 10,000 women, who are holding a driving license. The proposal is under the government's consideration and it will be approved soon. To encourage women participation in the EV shift, the women in Delhi will receive a purchase incentive of Rs 12,000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), up to Rs 36,000 on electric two-wheelers. Designed to complement the Centre's PM E-DRIVE scheme, the EV Policy 2.0 aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across Delhi.
The scheme, which will remain valid until March 31, 2030, out...