(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy/phase-wise programme for manufacturing of electric vehicles;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the names of the vehicle manufacturing companies which have shown interest in manufacture of electric vehicles; and
(d) the total funds provided to the electric car manufacturing companies during the last three years and the details of initiatives taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)
(a) & (b) Yes Madam, To promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of the same, Department of Heavy Industry manages a scheme namely FAME-India Scheme [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India]. The scheme has been extended till 31st March, 2019 or till Notification of FAME-II, whichever is earlier. The Scheme is one of the green initiatives of the Government of India, which will be one of the biggest contributors in reducing pollution from road transport sector in near future.
(c) 27 Vehicle Manufacturing Companies are registered under FAME-India Scheme. A statement of registered vehicle manufacturing companies under the scheme by the Government is given in ANNEXURE-I.
(d) Under the Scheme, so far the following support in terms of Incentives, Research and Development, Pilot Projects and support to Charging Infrastructure has been provided.
S.No. Financial Year Fund Provided
1. 2015-16 Rs. 75 Crore (approx)
2. 2016-17 Rs. 144 Crore (approx)
3. 2017-18 Rs. 165 Crore (approx)
To promote electric vehicles FAME-India Scheme has been extended from time to time.
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