Government of India has formulated a scheme namely FAME-India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India) with effect from 1st April, 2015, which is intended to support the hybrid/electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing eco-system to achieve self sustenance. Through this scheme, the Government is funding specific projects under Pilot Project, R&D/Technology Development and Public charging infrastructure components of the Scheme.
This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Babul Supriyo in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.
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