GS-III: Economy, Environment, S&T
Electric mobility
Not met yet — counts as met once you answer a question on it.
India's policy ecosystem for EV adoption spans FAME-I and FAME-II schemes (under the Ministry of Heavy Industries), the PM E-DRIVE scheme (2024), Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) batteries, and a reduced GST on EVs at 5%. Charging infrastructure mandates are set under BEE and MNRE. Demand-side subsidies, supply-side manufacturing incentives, and infrastructure roll-out together address range anxiety and upfront cost barriers, linking to India's oil import reduction and urban air quality goals. Distinct from CAFE norms (fuel economy regulation) and green hydrogen vehicles (covered under green fuels).