Government Launches Rs 493.55 Crore Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024

Government Launches Rs 493.55 Crore Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024

The government has announced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) for 2024, which will be implemented from April to July. With a budget of Rs 493.55 crore, this scheme aims to boost green mobility and enhance the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ecosystem in India.

Scheme Details

  • Duration: April to July 2024
  • Budget: Rs 493.55 crore
  • Maximum Vehicles Supported: 3,72,215

Breakdown of Supported Vehicles

  1. Electric Two-Wheelers: 3,33,387
  2. E-Rickshaws/E-Carts: 13,590
  3. Electric Three-Wheelers (L5 Category): 25,238

Scheme Conditions

  • Funding Limit: The scheme is fund-limited and will continue until the allocated funds are exhausted, the maximum number of supported vehicles is reached, or July 31, 2024, whichever occurs first.
  • Eligibility: Subsidies are available for electric two-wheelers (e-2w) and electric three-wheelers (e-3w) sold and registered within the scheme’s time frame and fund availability.

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. What is the total budget allocated for the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024?
    • A) Rs 493.55 crore
    • B) Rs 300 crore
    • C) Rs 200 crore
    • D) Rs 400 crore
    Answer: A) Rs 493.55 crore
  2. How many electric two-wheelers will be supported under the EMPS 2024?
    • A) 3,33,387
    • B) 25,238
    • C) 13,590
    • D) 3,72,215
    Answer: A) 3,33,387
  3. What is the maximum number of electric vehicles that can be supported under the EMPS 2024?
    • A) 3,72,215
    • B) 4,00,000
    • C) 3,50,000
    • D) 3,00,000
    Answer: A) 3,72,215
  4. Until when will the EMPS 2024 be implemented?
    • A) June 30, 2024
    • B) July 31, 2024
    • C) August 31, 2024
    • D) July 1, 2024
    Answer: B) July 31, 2024
  5. Which category of electric vehicles has the smallest number of units supported under the scheme?
    • A) Electric Two-Wheelers
    • B) Electric Three-Wheelers (L5 Category)
    • C) E-Rickshaws/E-Carts
    • D) None of the above
    Answer: C) E-Rickshaws/E-Carts