Telangana launches ₹200 crore scheme to convert autos to EVs
Autorickshaw unions welcome move; each conversion cost of ₹1.5 lakh to be borne by the government
The Telangana government has launched a ₹200 crore scheme to transform 18,766 petrol and diesel-powered autorickshaws in the Telangana Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area into electric vehicles. The Telangana Autorickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme-2026 is part of the broader Rajiv Yuva Vikasam policy. Beneficiaries can choose to retrofit their existing vehicles with government-approved electric kits or purchase new electric autorickshaws after surrendering their old ones.
Up to ₹1.5 lakh in financial assistance will be provided for retrofitting or new vehicle purchases, whichever is lower. The scheme, funded by the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Departments, will cover 11,254 diesel and 7,512 petrol autorickshaws. Each department will contribute ₹50 crore towards the initiative.
The Transport Commissioner will oversee the scheme through a digital software module to ensure transparency and prevent duplicate claims. Auto and app-based drivers’ JAC office bearers welcomed the move and urged immediate implementation of existing promises.
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