Governance
Bhubaneswar working towards launching E-vehicle policy
Bhubaneswar Development Authority and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing a detailed Bhubaneswar E-vehicle Policy along with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a wing of the World Bank Group. The idea is to promote eco-friendly and non-motorised public transport modes in the capital city. In a high-level meeting chaired by BDA Vice-Chairman, the expert consultants are asked to formulate a detailed Bhubaneswar E-vehicle Policy document and roll out plan of e-vehicles. There a range of central and state government incentives and schemes was shared among the various stakeholders. The state government has reduced one-time registration charge for e-vehicles from previous 6% to 3% diesel operated auto rickshaws. Similarly, the central government, under National Electric Mission extends subsidy and incentives through special schemes for e-vehicles. In this respect, the expert consultants will soon present a pilot implementation plan for BTCD (Bhubaneswar Town Centre District) area which comprises possible operational model, supportive eco-friendly public transport solutions like charging points and dedicated routes for e-rickshaws and e-vehicles.
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