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1.1 Background 1.1.1With the environment and climate change taking precedence as key topics of global discussion, electric vehicles (EVs) offer a solution to environmental problems of the present century. In fact, to overcome the transportation sector’s dependency on fossil fuels, EVs appears to be a better alternative with a number of impressive benefits. Enhancing the utilization of EVs can have a direct impact on reduction of fuel reliance but also helps in running an environmentally cleaner road transport system with zero tail pipe emissions. By de-carbonizing the complete system of transportation, EVs promise to decrease pollution and provide an efficient means of transportation. 1.1.2 Government of India (GoI) is pushing for the adoption of EV stored use fuel consumption and improve the environment. To achieve this, and also support theGlobalEV30@30campaign, the drive aims for at least 30% vehicle sales to electric by 2030. 1.1.3 The GoI consistently demonstrates its commitment to establishing India as a worldwide leader in the EV industry by introducing initiatives for EVs. For acceptance of EVs, the GoI has announced a number of promotional measures, including tax incentives for EV owners, capital subsidies for installation of EV charging stations, and soon. The government has also developed several programmes and incentives to increase demand for electric cars and to encourage manufacturers to engage in the R&D of EVs and related infrastructure. 1.2 EV Market: 1.2.1 To capitalize the e-mobility drive, the state Government has subsidized purchase of etaxis and e-buses in the State. The policy aims to promote faster adoption of EVs, create a robust network of charging. The State Government also aims to attract investments and generate jobs in this sector. In order to achieve the objectives of the revised policy, the state Government shall focus on 2-pillars for promoting EV industry in the State, viz.
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