RU-51-02-0112-110722/FACTSHEETFAME India
Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India(Ministry of Heavy Industries)
July 11, 2022
Introduction
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in pollution from vehicle emissions. To
reduce pollution caused by diesel and petrol-operated vehicles and to promote manufacturingof electric and hybrid vehicles, the Central Government launched the Faster Adoption andManufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India)1 Scheme in 2015.
Background
The National Electric Mobility Mission
Plan (NEMMP) 20202 was launched in2013 to achieve national fuel security
by promoting hybrid and electricvehicles in the country. As part of theNEMMP 2020, the Ministry of HeavyIndustries launched FAME India
Scheme in 2015 to promote adoption ofelectric/hybrid vehicles (xEVs) inIndia.
FAME India Scheme operates in twophases. These are,12•

Phase I: The first phase ofFame India Scheme started in2015 and was functional till 31st March 2019 with a budget outlay of Rs 895 Crore.

•Phase II: The second phase of this scheme started in April 2019 and will continue till
31st March 2024.

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FAME India – Phase I3
FAME India Phase I had four focus
areas - technological development,
demand generation, pilot project andcharging infrastructure components.
The phase was available up to March 31,
2019 with budget outlay of Rs 895 Cr.
Achievements under FAME India –Phase 1•

About 2.8 lakh xEVs supported with total demand incentives of approximately Rs. 360
Crore.

•425 electric and hybrid buses were deployed across various cities in the country witha Government incentive of about Rs. 280 crores.

•520 Charging Stations/ Infrastructure for Rs. 43 crores (approx.) were sanctioned.

The details of funds earmarked4 and utilized under Phase-I of FAME India Scheme is tabulated
below:S. No.

4Fund AllocatedFund Utilization(in Rs Crores)(in Rs Crores)

1

2015-1675

75

2

2016-17

144

144

3

2017-18

165

165

4

2018-19

145

145

529

529

TOTAL

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Based on the experience gained during Phase I ofFAME Scheme and suggestions of various
stakeholders including industry associations, Phase
II was approved with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores6
for a period of five years commencing from April 01,
2019.

FAME –II Redesigned7
FAME India II Scheme was redesigned in June
2021 based on experience particularly during Covid19 pandemic and feedback from industry and users.
The redesigned scheme aims at faster proliferation ofElectric Vehicles by lowering the upfront costs.

Following amendments have been made in the scheme:•FAME II has been extended for a further period of 2 years i.e. up to March 31, 2024•

For Electric 2 Wheelers, demand incentive has been increased from Rs. 10,000/KWhto Rs 15,000/KWh with maximum cap increased from 20% to 40% of the cost ofvehicles.

•For Electric 3 Wheelers, aggregation will be the key method to bring the upfront costat an affordable level and at par with ICE-3 Wheelers. Energy Efficiency Services
Limited (EESL) will aggregate demand for 3 lakh Electric 3 Wheelers for multiple user
segments.

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For Electric Buses, 9 cities with over 4 million population (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore,Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat and Pune) will be targeted. EESLwill aggregate the demand in these 9 cities for the remaining Electric Buses under thescheme on OPEX basis.

After remodelling of FAME II in June 2021 sale of electric two wheelers have increased toover 5000 per week from 700 per week before remodelling.

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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1795444
Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II (pib.gov.in)
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Achievements of FAME India – Phase II8 (till February 2022)
Under this phase, major emphasis is placed on electrification of public transportation thatincludes shared transport.
•4,69,315 Electric Vehicles have been supported by way of Demand Incentive
amounting to about Rs. 1869 crores (as on July 11, 2022).

•6315 e-buses sanctioned to 65 cities/STUs/CTUs/ State Govt. entities for intracity andintercity operations across 26 states/UT under the Scheme.

•2877 charging stations sanctioned in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs• 50 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)9, both start-up and establishedmanufacturers, have registered and revalidated their 106 electric vehicle models•

Sale of electric two wheelers vehicles has increased manifold

With greater emphasis on providing affordable and environment-friendly public transportation
options for the masses, FAME India Phase II will be applicable mainly to vehicles used for
public transport10 or those registered for commercial purposes in e-3W, e-4W and e-bus
segments. However, privately owned registered e-2Ws are also covered under the scheme as amass segment.
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References:https://pib.gov.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=116719
https://fame2.heavyindustries.gov.in/
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1795444
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1577880
Ministry of Heavy Industries sanctions 1576 EV Charging Stations across 16 Highways & 9 Expressways underPhase-II of FAME India Scheme (pib.gov.in)
Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II (pib.gov.in)
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1806139
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1784161

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