Kailash Gahlot, the Delhi transport minister launched an electric auto-rickshaw mela at the Institute of Driving, Training, and Research (IDTR) in Sarai Kale Khan, Delhi.
This exhibition is to encourage prospective auto drivers especially women, to adopt electric autos as a means of self-employment. This mela is being held daily from 9am to 4pm at two locations– IDTR Sarai Kale Khan and Loni. It will continue till October 31.
Mr. Gahlot said at the launch – “The visiting prospective e-auto drivers of Delhi will be able to see and drive all the available models of e-autos and explore the attractive loan terms available. E-auto manufacturers Mahindra, Piaggio, and ETO Motors, and financiers such as Mahindra Finance, Bajaj Fincorp, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) are participating in the Mela. The experts at the e-auto mela will also guide the applicants on how to register for the e-autos and will brief them about the various environmental benefits of e-autos, their batteries and how to charge them, maintenance methods, subsidies, interest relief, etc. and allow test drives of various models. I appeal to not just auto drivers, but all license holders of LMVs (light motor vehicles) in Delhi to visit and learn the benefits of getting an e-auto. They can also drive and see the e-autos. ”
This initiative will help Delhi to have the largest number of e-autos as compared to any Indian city.
