Government revises PM e-DRIVE scheme, sets new deadlines for e-scooters, e-rickshaws

Why in news

The government revised the PM e-DRIVE scheme by setting specific registration deadlines and maximum incentive caps for electric scooters and e-rickshaws.

Background

The PM e-DRIVE scheme has a total payout of ₹10,900 crore. It provides a maximum incentive of ₹1.5 lakh for two-wheelers and ₹2.5 lakh for three-wheelers.

Facts for Prelims

• FactPM e-DRIVE total payout: ₹10,900 crore
• FactMaximum incentive for two-wheelers: ₹1.5 lakh
• FactMaximum incentive for three-wheelers: ₹2.5 lakh
• FactRegistration deadline for two-wheelers: July 31, 2026
• FactRegistration deadline for three-wheelers: March 31, 2028

For Mains

Q. Discuss how fiscal incentives under schemes like PM e-DRIVE can accelerate India's transition to green mobility while ensuring long-term economic viability.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Fiscal sustainability: Risk of fund exhaustion before the 2028 deadline impacting long-term EV adoption
• Market distortion: Potential for subsidy-dependency among manufacturers vs. organic technological innovation

Keywords: Green Mobility · Fiscal Incentives · Electric Vehicles · Sustainable Infrastructure · Industrial Policy

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