(a) the current status and progress in the implementation of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) India Scheme;
(b) the allocations made under this scheme during each of the last three years;
(c) the timeline for implementation of the FAME-II India scheme; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure a stable policy framework and road map for sustainable development of Electric Vehicle Industry in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)
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(a) to (d): To promote electric and hybrid vehicle technology, the Government notified FAME-India Scheme (Phase-I) w.e.f 01st April 2015 for a period of 2 years with a total outlay of Rs. 795 Crore. The Phase-I of the Scheme has been extended from time to time and the last extension has been allowed till 31st March 2019 with an increase in the total outlay to Rs. 895Crore.
The Phase-I of the Scheme is being implemented through four focus areas namely Demand Creation, Technology Platform, Pilot Project and Charging Infrastructure.
Under Demand Creation focus area of the scheme about 2,65,335 electric/ hybrid vehicles have been supported through the Scheme. In addition to above, several projects have been approved/ sanctioned under Technology Platform, Pilot Project and Charging Infrastructure focus areas of the scheme.
The budgetary allocation to implement the Phase-I of FAME-India Scheme till date is as under: -
S.N. Financial Year Budget Allocation
1. 2015-16 Rs. 75 Crore
2. 2016-17 Rs. 144 Crore
3. 2017-18 Rs. 165 Crore
4. 2018-19 Rs. 145 Crore(revised)
The Phase-I of the FAME-India Scheme has been successful so far and the learnings from the scheme have been woven into the second phase of the proposed scheme. The Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-India) Scheme proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public transport and seeks to encourage adoption of EVs by way of market creation and demand aggregation. The draft scheme has envisaged the holistic growth of EV industry, including providing for charging infrastructure, research and development of EV technologies and push towards greater indigenization. The Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) Scheme has not been finalized yet.
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