Context:
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 launched to boost green mobility and EV manufacturing in the country.
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024:
- Aim – To provide the necessary support for developing and manufacturing EVs in India.
- Launched in – March 2024.
- Launched by – Ministry of Heavy Industries.
- Beneficiaries – Two-wheeler EVs, three-wheeler EVs, e-rickshaws, e-carts.
- Implementation Period – 1 April 2024 – 31 July 2024.
- Objective – To improve sales of 2-wheeler and 3-wheeler electric vehicles.
- Eligibility – Must be registered under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
- Subsidies – Up to Rs. 10,000 for each 2-wheeler EV, up to Rs. 25,000 for each small 3-wheeler EV, and up to Rs. 50,000 for each large 3-wheeler EV.
- Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) – A component under this scheme to encourage domestic manufacturing and strengthen the EV supply chain.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
India’s Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is the largest solar power park in the world.
