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Delhi Extends EV Policy and Confirms Continued Power Subsidies

The Delhi government has approved a three-month extension of its Electric Vehicle policy and reaffirmed ongoing power subsidies for key groups, countering misinformation about policy changes.

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The EV draft policy proposed expansion of charging infrastructure. (Representative photo)
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Photo: SNS

Overview

  • The Delhi Cabinet announced a three-month extension of the Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, ensuring its continuation until mid-2025.
  • Power subsidies will remain in place for domestic consumers, farmers, lawyers' chambers, and victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
  • Officials clarified that no vehicle bans, including for autorickshaws, are being considered under the revised EV policy.
  • The government addressed and refuted disinformation about potential subsidy discontinuations and vehicle bans.
  • This decision reinforces the administration's commitment to maintaining public support and stability after recent political shifts in Delhi.