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
- Electric Two-Wheelers: 3,33,387
- E-Rickshaws/E-Carts: 13,590
- 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):
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Until when will the EMPS 2024 be implemented?
- A) June 30, 2024
- B) July 31, 2024
- C) August 31, 2024
- D) July 1, 2024
- 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