Electric two-wheelers to workers, Gujarat

On October 25, 2021, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Electric two-wheelers to workers initiative to promote the usage of electric vehicles in the state. Under this initiative the state government will provide electric two wheelers to industrial and construction workers at subsidized rates. It tends to promote increased electric mobility in the state. This initiative is mainly to promote green transportation. Under this initiative, government approved made in India vehicles with a speed coverage of 50 kms in one charge, will be eligible. Use of electric vehicles is intended to reduce the level of pollution in the state and at national level.

Overview:

Objectives & Benefits:

• This initiative tends to increase electric and green mobility in the state.
• It aims to free the workers from the burden of petrol/ diesel bills.
• All the industrial and construction workers of Gujarat are covered under this initiative .
• Under this initiative the state government will provide electric vehicles at subsidized rates.
• Industrial workers will get 30% subsidy on the vehicle price or Rs. 30,000 whichever is less and Construction workers will get 50% subsidy on vehicle price or Rs. 30,000 whichever is less.
• One time subsidy on RTO registration and road tax will also be provided to the beneficiaries.
• The increased use of electric vehicles will help combatting pollution levels remarkably in the long run and will create a safe environment around.

Key Points:

• Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Electric two wheelers to workers initiative on October 25, 2021.
• Under this initiative electric two wheelers will be provided at subsidized rates to the industrial and construction workers in the state.
• Industrial workers will get 30% subsidy on the vehicle price or Rs. 30,000 whichever is less and Construction workers will get 50% subsidy on vehicle price or Rs. 30,000 whichever is less.
• One time subsidy on RTO registration and road tax will also be provided to the beneficiaries.
• Only government approved made in India vehicles with a speed coverage of 50 kms in one charge will be used under this scheme.
• It tends to increase employment and self-employment opportunities as well as boost the associated industries.
• The workers will have to visit the official Go green portal and book the two wheeler of choice and upload required documents required in prescribed format online.
• Once the booking is approved, the worker can take the delivery from the dealer.
• This initiative intends to provide electric two wheelers to about 2000 industrial workers and 1000 construction workers in the state.
• Gujarat government is taking various initiatives for reducing the rate of pollution and ensure greener environment in the state
• This initiative is a crucial step in the same direction which will also increase electric and green mobility in the state.