All Battery-Operated Vehicles to exhibit registration mark in yellow colour on green background for transport vehicles and for all other cases, in white colour on green background
- MoRTH advised states to waive road tax on EVs to maximum possible extent such that to further reduce the upfront purchase cost of EVs .
- EVs are exempted from permit requirement for plying as transport vehicle
- License to people of age group (16-18 years) to drive electric scooters
To reduce the upfront cost of electric two-wheeler and electric three-wheeler, MoRTH allowed sale and registration of e-2W and e-3W without batteries
To improve commuters’ experience on National Highways for both, passengers and truckers, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will develop world class ‘Wayside Amenities’ at more than 600 locations across 22 states along the National Highways in the next five years
The facilities such as Electric Vehicle charging stations will help in promoting use of electric vehicles, thus, reducing pollution. The amenities will also promote local economy by generating employment opportunities and help local people to market their unique produce/ handicrafts etc. at village haats developed at the amenities
NHAI will develop these wayside amenities across the country with a combined area of over 3,000 hectares. These will offer huge opportunities for investors, developers, operators and retailers. Currently, NHAI is offering Wayside Amenities on Public Private Partnership model for development and operation on existing highways.
All upcoming greenfield/brownfield National Highway projects will be provisioned to have wayside amenities and logistic parks. NHAI has started Land identification & monetization plan for development and real estate consultants have been engaged for designing of the amenities after studying the local suitability.