National Electric Mobility Mission Current Affairs, GK & News

NITI calls for EV purchase subsidy in addition to FAME-II subsidy

April 29, 2021

NITI Aayog recently said that the Government of India should provide incentives on purchase of electric vehicles over and above existing subsidies being provided under FAME II scheme. Also, it has recommended to provide interest subvention on loan amount taken for Electric Vehicle purchases. What are the recommendations made by NITI Aayog? Apart from interest ..

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EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge

April 17, 2021

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The main objective of the EatSmart Cities Challenge is to create an environment of right food practices and habits. The Transport 4 all challenge aims to make public  transport safe, comfortable, affordable and reliable. EatSmart Cities challenge ..

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“#iCommit” Initiative launched by Power Ministry

June 6, 2020

On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Power launched the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day. Highlights The initiative was launched to encourage stakeholders to continue providing efficient renewable power and resilient energy system in the future. The initiative is driven by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EFFSL). Role of EFFSL in ..

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Government extends Phase-1 of FAME-India scheme by 6 months

April 14, 2018

Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has extended Phase-1 of FAME India Scheme to provide financial support to electric and hybrid vehicles by another six months till 30 September 2018 or till launch of phase-II. FAME India Scheme stands for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles. The subsidy amount is yet ..

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