Lok Sabha Question No. 2447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-03
Subject: Sale of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles under NEMMP
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2447

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2021

## SALE OF HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES UNDER NEMMP

## 2447. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA :

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES भारी उद्योग मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  initiative  of  starting  important  and  ambitious  plan named 'National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, 2020 (NEMMP) having target of the sale of 6-7 million hybrid and electric vehicles during each of the year from 2020 onwards, if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether the Government proposes to increase both the demand and the supply of these vehicles under the plan, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c)  the  amount  of  financial  assistance  to  be  provided  for  adoption  of  hybrid  and  electric vehicles  and  generation  of  market  thereto  under  the  scheme  of  Faster  Adoption  and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles(FAME) by the Government;

(d)  whether  the  scheme  lays  focus  on  four  areas  -  technological  development,  demand generation, pilot project and charging; and

(e)  if  so,  the  significant  changes  of  the  scheme  is  likely  to  make  in  the  development  of infrastructure?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) & (b): Sir, the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 is a National Mission document providing the vision and the roadmap for the faster adoption of electric vehicles and their manufacturing in the country.  As part of the (NEMMP) 2020, The Ministry of  Heavy  Industries  formulated  a  Scheme  namely  Faster  Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme in 2015 to promote adoption of electric/ hybrid vehicles (xEVs) in India. At present, Phase II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented for a period of 5 years w.e.f. 01 st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 Crore.

The Phase-1 of the scheme was available up to 31 st March, 2019 with budget outlay of Rs 895 Cr.  In the 1 st phase of the scheme, about 2.8 lakh xEVs were supported with total demand  incentives  of  Rs.  359  Crore  [Approx].    In  addition,  425  buses  were  deployed  as sanctioned to various cities/states under this scheme.  Under Phase-I of FAME India Scheme, 427 charging stations have been installed.

Based on outcome and experience gained during Phase-I of FAME India Scheme and after having consultations with all stakeholders, including Industry and Industry Associations, the  Government  notified  Phase-II  of  FAME  India  Scheme  for  a  period  of  three  years commencing from 1 st Apri1,2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore.   This phase mainly focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation, and aims to support through demand incentive 7090 eBuses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers.  In addition, creation of charging infrastructure is also supported under the Scheme.

Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 92,393 Electric Vehicles have been supported till  29.07.2021 by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 278 Cr. Further, 6265 electrical  buses  have  been  sanctioned  to  various  State/City  Transport  Undertakings  under Phase-II  of  the  Scheme.    The  Ministry  has  also  sanctioned  2,877  Electric  Vehicles  (EVs) Charging  Stations  amounting  to  Rs  500  Crore  (Approx.)  in  68  cities  across  25  States/UTs under  FAME  India  (Faster  Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  Hybrid  &  Electric  Vehicles  in India) Scheme Phase II.

(c): Sir,  under  Phase-II  of  FAME-India  Scheme,  incentives  are  provided  to  buyers  of electric vehicles in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles. The incentive is linked to battery capacity i.e. Rs. 10,000/KWh for e-3W and e-4W with a cap 20 % of the cost of vehicle.  Further, the incentive/ subsidies for e-2W has been increased to Rs. 15,000/KWh from Rs. 10,000/KWh with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of vehicle w.e.f. 11 th June, 2021.

(d) & (e): Yes Sir, the technological development, demand generation, pilot project and charging  infrastructure  components  were  included  in  Phase-I  of  FAME-India  Scheme. Further, the Phase-II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented through following three components:

- 1) Demand Incentives
- 2) Establishment of network of Charging Stations

3) Administration  of  Scheme  including  Publicity,  IEC  (Information,  Education  & Communication) activities.

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