Delhi’s air is once again under pressure.
Cold weather has brought fog and mist, but vehicle emissions are making the situation worse.
To tackle this growing pollution problem, the Delhi government is preparing a major push towards electric vehicles in the new year.
Delhi’s Transport Minister, Pankaj Singh, has announced that the new EV Policy 2.0 will be rolled out within the next 15 to 20 days.
The policy aims to cut pollution and make electric vehicles more affordable for residents.
Delhi EV Policy 2.0: What’s Coming Soon
The new EV policy is designed to reduce pollution while encouraging people to shift to cleaner transport.
Buyers of electric vehicles can expect financial benefits in the form of subsidies and lower registration costs.
One of the biggest attractions of the policy is the continuation of zero road tax and registration fees on electric vehicles.
This will significantly reduce the overall on-road price, making EVs more accessible to a larger number of people.
Subsidy Details You Should Know
Under the new policy, buyers of electric two-wheelers can get a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per kilowatt, up to a maximum of Rs 30,000.
Women buyers may receive an even higher benefit, with subsidies expected to go up to Rs 36,000.
The government is also considering special incentives for private electric cars.
This move is aimed at cutting pollution from the transport sector by 25 to 30 percent.
In addition to state-level benefits, the central government will continue to offer incentives per kilowatt-hour for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
Stronger Rules to Control Pollution
The government has shifted focus from earlier measures that showed limited impact.
Campaigns like “Red Light On, Engine Off” did not deliver major results, which is why the emphasis is now fully on electric vehicles and stricter enforcement.
Under the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule, over one lakh pollution under control (PUC) checks have been carried out.
In just the last three days, enforcement teams at city borders issued challans to 1,358 vehicles.
Pending Subsidies to Be Cleared Soon
The Transport Minister also confirmed that EV subsidies, which were stalled over the past year, have started reaching buyers again.
However, around Rs 45 crore in pending payments is still due and is expected to be cleared soon.
With EV Policy 2.0 around the corner, Delhi residents may soon find it easier and more affordable to switch to electric vehicles — while also contributing to cleaner air in the city.
