Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy

Current Context: Government of Delhi has launched ‘Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy’.

• The policy aims to waive road tax and registration fees.
• This is the progressive policy which will boost the economy. Reduce pollution and will create employment opportunities.
• The moto behind this policy is to constitute 25% electric vehicles by 2024 in Delhi. Currently, the number of electric vehicles constitute to 0.29% in the city.
• An incentive of Rs 30,000 crore for autos, 2 wheelers, fright vehicles and e-rickshaws will be given and an incentive of Rs 1.5 lakh will be given to the cars.
• A low-interest loan on electric commercial vehicles will also be given under this policy.
• A ‘State Electric Vehicle Board’ with 200 charging station will be built in one year under this policy.
• The initial period of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy is three years and later upon reviewing it by the government, the period will be extended. 
• Static Part: 
• CM of Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
• Governor of Delhi: Anil Baijal

Question: 

Q.1 What amount of incentive is given to cars under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy? 

a. Rs 1 lakh
b. Rs 50,000
c. Rs 1.5 lakh
d. Rs 2.3 lakh