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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Odisha to launch EV policy 2.0, targets 50% battery EV registrations by 2036
The Odisha government is set to roll out its updated Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 with an ambitious target—achieving 50per cent battery electric vehicle (BEV) share in all new vehicle registrations by 2036, reports PTI. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the state is currently revising its Odisha EV Policy 2021, focusing on extending its validity and enhancing incentives for EV buyers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs). The revamped policy is expected to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in the state. A high-level meeting held in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary, Energy, reviewed the roadmap for EV growth. Senior officials from both departments participated in extensive deliberations to strategize Odisha's transition toward sustainable mobility. EV adoption in state The state has already witnessed a significant rise in EV adoption—up from 1.16per cent of new registrations in 2021 to 8.71per cent as of June 20, 2025. Odisha currently operates over 550 public charging stations (PCS), including captive infrastructure from two-wheeler OEMs, oil marketing firms, and power utilities. To expand charging infrastructure, the State Transport Authority (STA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the development of EV charging stations at key locations statewide. The revised policy will follow a holistic approach, aiming to boost both the supply side through support for local manufacturing and the demand side via consumer incentives—ensuring balanced and inclusive growth in the state's EV ecosystem.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi govt plans to roll out EV Policy 2.0 by next month
Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said the government plans to roll out the Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 by next month. He was speaking at the Urban Adda 2025 , a three-day national urban dialogue hosted by Raahgiri Foundation in collaboration with the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and GuruJal, supported by Nagarro. The Delhi government plans to roll out the EV Policy 2.0 by next month, a statement quoted Singh as saying. "I can't publicly discuss the specifics yet because the Cabinet is still reviewing it," he said, adding "...we've brought in a committee of experts, and we will go ahead with their conclusions". In April, the Delhi government approved an extension of the Electric Vehicle Policy by three months. The EV policy has been extended multiple times under the previous AAP regime and the current government led by the BJP. The policy was launched in August 2020 as one of the key initiatives of the previous AAP government to tackle vehicular pollution and push the adoption of electric vehicles. Singh said the Delhi government is revamping Delhi's transport system completely. "The previous regime left behind a heavy burden, but I promise, there will be no bus shortage by the end of this year," he said. The number of buses doesn't matter, what matters is quality, safety, and service, he added. Singh also termed the DEVI Bus Service as a major success. "These aren't just electric buses, they're centrally connected via GPS and onboard cameras to ensure commuter safety. We're heavily investing in route rationalisation to guarantee last-mile connectivity, and we're phasing out older buses to replace them with EVs," he added. The minister also announced plans for a legal framework to prosecute all categories of traffic violations and emphasised the importance of pedestrian safety, clean air, and data-led transport governance.
