The parliament was informed that scrapping incentives including up to Rs 7,500 per vehicle for auto and light commercial vehicles will be provided by the Delhi government under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020.
The Delhi EV Policy aims to establish the feasibility for large scale adoption of electric passenger four wheelers, through transitioning its entire government fleet to electric.
Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Minister informed that – “Under the provision, all leased/hired cars used for commute of GNCTD officers shall be transitioned to electric within a period of twelve months from the date of issue of this policy.”
On February 25, 2021, the Delhi Government had issued an order in this regard which mandates conversion of all vehicles owned/leased by the Government of NCT of Delhi to transition to electric within 6 months.
Mr.Gadkari added – “Under the Delhi EV Policy, 2020 -scrapping incentive is provided for the vehicles in lieu of scrapping a more polluting conventional vehicle. However, the scrapping incentive for vehicle is applicable on the evidence of matching contribution from the dealer or OEM, such that Government of NCT of Delhi will provide incentive matching the contribution made by the OEM or dealer on the scrapping value of the vehicle, not exceeding Rs 5,000 per vehicle for two-wheelers and Rs 7,500 per vehicle for Auto and Light Commercial Vehicle.”
Even other incentives will be provided. Private and two-wheeler vehicles would also be included in this scheme.
