With reference to the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is applicable only to privately owned electric vehicles and excludes all forms of commercial vehicles.
2. Only electric vehicles fitted with advanced batteries are eligible for incentives under the scheme.
3. The scheme supports domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles through a Phased Manufacturing Programme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is applicable only to privately owned electric vehicles and excludes all forms of commercial vehicles.
2. Only electric vehicles fitted with advanced batteries are eligible for incentives under the scheme.
3. The scheme supports domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles through a Phased Manufacturing Programme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme includes both commercial and privately owned (registered) electric 2-wheelers (e-2W), so it is not limited to privately owned vehicles. Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India has notified Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) with an outlay of Rs.500 crore. The scheme is introduced for faster adoption of electric two-wheeler (e-2W) and electric three-wheeler (e-3W - including registered e-rickshaws & e-carts and L5) to provide further impetus to the green mobility and development of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing eco-system in the country. The scheme will be applicable mainly to those e-2W and e-3Ws registered for commercial purposes. Further, in addition to commercial use, privately or corporate owned registered e-2W will also be eligible under the scheme.

Statement 2 is correct: To encourage advance technologies, the benefits of incentives, will be extended to only those vehicles which are fitted with advanced battery.

Statement 3 is correct: The Scheme promotes an efficient, competitive and resilient EV manufacturing industry in the country. For this purpose, Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) has been adopted which encourages domestic manufacturing and strengthening off EV supply chain. This shall also create significant employment opportunities along the value chain.

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With reference to the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024), consider the following statements: 1. The scheme is applicable only to privately owned electric vehicles and excludes all forms of commercial vehicles. 2. Only electric vehicles fitted with advanced batteries are eligible for incentives under the scheme. 3. The scheme supports domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles through a Phased Manufacturing Programme. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3