Telangana cabinet okays ₹200-crore scheme for conversion of fuel autos into electric vehicles
The Telangana cabinet, chaired by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, on Friday approved a ₹200 crore scheme to convert petrol and diesel-powered auto rickshaws into electric vehicles within core Hyderabad capital region in a move to reduce automobile pollution and transform Hyderabad into a green city
The Telangana cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has approved a ₹200 crore scheme to convert petrol and diesel-powered auto rickshaws into electric vehicles within the Core Urban Region of Hyderabad. This move aims to reduce automobile pollution and transform Hyderabad into a green city, with around 18,766 such autos currently operating in the area. Eligible auto drivers will receive a subsidy of up to ₹1.50 lakh per vehicle to facilitate the transition to electric autos.
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