The Chhattisgarh government approved its electric vehicle (EV) policy on Thursday, aiming to develop the state as a manufacturing hub, protect environment and create employment opportunities.
The policy in which road tax and registration fee waivers are provisioned will also encourage the use of EVs, an official said.
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The nod to ‘Chhattisgarh EV Policy 2022’ was granted during a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Bhupesh Baghel at his official residence, he said.
“Chhattisgarh will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and their accessories in the coming years. The policy will create employment opportunities for the youth,” a release quoted the CM as saying.