With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and strengthen domestic EV manufacturing through a phased manufacturing programme.
2. It provides incentives only for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
3. Under this scheme, up to 100% subsidy will be provided for vehicle charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and strengthen domestic EV manufacturing through a phased manufacturing programme.
2. It provides incentives only for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
3. Under this scheme, up to 100% subsidy will be provided for vehicle charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Government has introduced a 100% subsidy scheme for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under PM E-Drive.

Statement 1 is correct: PM E-DRIVE Scheme aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, strengthen domestic EV manufacturing, and promote charging infrastructure through a Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP), supporting local production and reducing import dependence in line with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Statement 2 is not correct: The scheme offers demand incentives across a broad range of electric vehicles, including e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, e-buses, and other emerging EV categories, and is not limited to just two- and three-wheelers.

Statement 3 is correct: The PM E-DRIVE Scheme provides grants of up to 100% subsidy for creating capital assets such as vehicle charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations, aiming to build robust EV infrastructure and support the growth of the electric vehicle ecosystem.

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With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and strengthen domestic EV manufacturing through a phased manufacturing programme. 2. It provides incentives only for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. 3. Under this scheme, up to 100% subsidy will be provided for vehicle charging stations, battery swapping stations, and battery charging stations. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3