The Government, vide G.S.R. 889(E), dated 16.09.2016 has mandated BS-VI mass emission standard for vehicles throughout the country from April 1, 2020 to curb pollution across the country. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, vide GSR 178 (E) dated 20th February, 2018 had notified that new motor vehicles conforming to Emission Standard Bharat Stage-IV […]
Gadkari calls upon automobile manufacturer to develop/manufacture eco-friendly vehicles which can use agro based fuels
Calls for switching over to FASTag by 15th December, 2019; says, 50 per cent transactions already achieved through FASTags at NHAI toll Plazas Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways & MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari has called upon the automobile manufacturers to produce eco-friendly vehicles which can utilize the agro-based fuels produced from bio-mark agricultural […]
Performance of Fame India Scheme
Since inception of the Phase-I of FAME-India Scheme, about 2.8 lakh hybrid and electric vehicles (xEVs) have been supported through Demand Incentives. As pilot project, about 425 electric/ hybrid buses were sanctioned to various States (city transport undertaking) supported by Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under FAME-India Scheme (Faster Adoption of Electric (and Hybrid) Vehicles […]