Department of Heavy Industry initiated the launch of Phase II of FAME on April 1, 2019 (to be implemented over a period of three years) based on the outcomes and experiences gained during Phase I from stakeholders for implementation along with the appropriate allocation of funds.

The Urban Development and Housing Department of Madhya Pradesh published “Madhya Pradesh Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2019” on 1st November 2019 to accomplish the objectives of ‘Electric Vehicle Initiative (EVI). 

This EV policy is developed with objectives, designed for direct and indirect impact on multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the Government of Punjab.

The policy outlines special incentives and concessions to attract investments in EV manufacturing capacity, EV battery manufacturing and assembling capacity, and the development of charging and swapping infrastructure for EVs in Uttarakhand.

The Vision of Gujarat State Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 is to position Gujarat as a leader in the adoption of electric vehicles as well as establish a supportive environment to encourage manufacturers and investors for the development of the EV market.

The FAME India scheme was launched in April 2015 with the agenda to ramp up and meet the goals of National Electric Mobility Mission 2020. Department of Heavy Industry initiated the launch of Phase II of FAME on April 1, 2019 (to be implemented over a period of three years) based on the outcomes and experiences gained during Phase I from stakeholders for implementation along with the appropriate allocation of funds.

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 plan was launched by the Government of India in 2013 with the objective of achieving national fuel security by promoting electric and hybrid vehicles. 

The Union Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister envisaged a vision to make India a global hub for manufacturing electric vehicles. During her maiden budget speech, the Finance Minister also outlined various proposals for giving a boost to manufacturing of electric vehicles in India and announced tax rebate for buying electric vehicles.

This draft National Resource Efficiency Policy seeks to enable efficient use of natural resources and promote up-cycling of wastes across all sectors of the economy. It aims to achieve India’s commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. 

With the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019, General safety requirement for electric vehicle charging stations have been incorporated in the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010.