FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India) II

• The Centre is targeting a fully electric fleet for country’s public transport, including buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws under the second phase of FAME India scheme. This move is mainly aimed at reducing pollution in the country.
• The pilot phase or phase I of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India (FAME India) was launched by the government in 2015, which expires on March 31, 2018. Thereafter, the phase II will be launched.

About FAME India scheme:

• FAME India – Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India – is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
• The scheme has four focus areas, technology development, demand creation, pilot projects and charging infrastructure.
• The scheme envisages Rs 795 crore support in the first two fiscals starting with the current year.
• It is being administered by the Heavy Industries Ministry.

By: Vishal