*Source: Vahan Portal till 01 May 2023
Brief About Meghalaya
Meghalaya, renowned as the "abode of clouds," boasts an extensive forest cover that spans around 17,217 square kilometers, constituting an impressive 76.44% of its entire geographical expanse. This substantial forest coverage places the state as the fourth-highest in the country in terms of the proportion of land enveloped by forests among all states. According to data from the Statistical Year Book India 2018, this expansive forest cover plays a pivotal role in upholding the state's air quality at a desirable standard. However, the escalating prevalence of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Meghalaya has given rise to a notable surge in pollution levels. This ongoing trend has emerged as a significant cause for concern within the Transport Department of the Government of Meghalaya.
With this objective in mind, the Government of Meghalaya is dedicated to facilitating the integration of approximately 20,000 EVs during the designated Policy Period. This concerted effort is projected to save an estimated 50 lakh liters of fuel, subsequently leading to a reduction of approximately 10,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions each day. The cumulative impact is anticipated to result in a reduction of over 36.5 lakh kilograms of CO2 emissions annually.
In light of these compelling factors, the Government of Meghalaya is committed to fulfilling its role in contributing to a clean, eco-friendly environment and ensuring energy security for India. To realize this mission, substantial efforts will be directed towards expediting the widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles to foster a cleaner and greener environment within the state, as outlined by the Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy 2021.The objectives of the policy are:
- To facilitate adoption of at least 15 % EVs in the State by 2025.
- To provide support towards adoption of EVs by providing purchase incentives for early adoption of EVs based on the energy capacity in kWh of battery.
- To support the setting up of robust infrastructure for EVs including adequate power supply, network of charging points with favourable power tariff and adequate service centres.
- To promote innovation in EVs for automotive and shared mobility by providing the requisite ecosystem and infrastructure.
- To create an enabling environment to provide charging infrastructure for EVs in the State.
- To create a pool of skilled workforce for the EVs industry in collaboration with technical institutions available in the State, encourage entrepreneurship and create new jobs in the EVs industry.
- To mandate adoption of EVs in the Government and its Boards, Corporations, Government undertakings, Development Authorities, Municipalities in a phased manner.
- To replace the Meghalaya Transport Corporation buses with battery electric vehicles in a phased manner.
- To provide a clean and green environment at tourist spots.
- To facilitate in creating an ecosystem for recycling and reuse batteries and disposal of rejected batteries in an environment friendly manner to avoid environmental pollution.
- To align with the latest guidelines, standards and rules governing Battery EVs in India issued, inter alia by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Basic EV Policy Highlights
Demand Incentives
Summary of vehicle segment-wise Incentives, Maximum Number of vehicles to be supported and other details.
A | B | C | D | E | F=D*E | G=C*F | Remarks |
Sr | Type of Electric Vehicle | Nos. in 5 yrs | Approx capacity (in KWH) | Incentive per KWH in Rs | Incentive per vehicle in Rs | Total Incentive in 5 Years (in Rs Crores) | Maximum ex- factory price to avail incentive (Rs) |
1 | 2 wheelers | 3500 | 2 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 7 Cr | 1.5 Lakhs |
2 | 3 wheelers | 200 | 5 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 0.40 Cr | 5 Lakhs |
3 | 4 wheelers | 2500 | 15 | 4,000 | 60,000 | 15.00 Cr | 15 Lakhs |
4 | Strong Hybrid 4 wheelers |
30 |
1.3 |
4,000 |
5,200 |
0.02 Cr | 15 Lakhs |
5 | Buses | 30 | 250 | 4,000 | 10,00,000 | 3.00 Cr | 2 Crores |
TOTAL | Rs 25.42 Crores |
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Note: The subsidies and incentives provided under this Policy shall be fungible with the approval of the State Level Committee.
- Availability of charging stations is key for adoption of EVs. To further facilitate in the setting up of EVs charging stations, the Government will encourage investments in setting up both slow and fast charging networks in Government buildings and other public places through active participation of public and private players.
- In order to boost EVs charging station ecosystem, the Government will undertake appropriate steps including identification of land and encouraging private investments at key locations.
- The State will facilitate setting up charging stations at several key locations such as Meghalaya Transport Corporation’s depots, Inter State Bus Terminus, Deputy Commissioner’s offices, Secretariat, State Central Library, Urban Affairs Department’s parking lots, other State Government facilities, and commercial buildings such as hotels, shopping malls, cinema halls and apartments.
- The State will endeavor to provide attractive electricity tariff including fixed demand charges for the EVCS.
- The State will facilitate to provide priority electricity connections to EVCS.
- The State Government will endeavor to provide Government land, wherever available, free of cost, to any Government agency (both State and Central) including Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or any private agency on Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis, for the first five years in order to make the EVCS economically viable. Thereafter, the EVCS may be operated on a revenue sharing basis.
The demand incentives highlight tax waivers for various headings such as:
- Scrapping Incentives : Not Defined
- Vehicle Tax Waiver: Exemption/Reimbursement of road tax charges for policy period
- Parking Charges: Not Defined
- Registration Charges: Exemption/Reimbursement of registration charges for policy period
- Priority Registration: Priority registration will be provided to EVs over ICE by the respective RTOs in the state
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