State government sets target of 10% share in new vehicle registrations by 2025The 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 policy also states that the incentives will be applicable from the date of notification of policy and will be disbursed through the Industries, Energy and Labour Departments. Mr. Thackeray said, “Maharashtra is one of the leading States in the country in vehicle manufacture and we intend to continue this. EV charging stations will be considered amenities and spaces will be earmarked for them in the development plans of cities.”

Source: The Hindu July 13, 2021 18:11 UTC