J&K Notifies EV Policy, Sets Target of 1.4L Vehicles by 2032
The six-year plan includes 900 charging sites, interest subvention and winter testing rules to speed adoption in the Himalayan region.
- On Thursday, the Kashmir Government notified the Electric Vehicle Policy, targeting 1.4 lakh EVs by 2032 across all 20 districts of the Union Territory under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's Council of Ministers.
- Recognising the Himalayan region's distinct climatic challenges, the government introduced a Specialized Winter Validation Protocol mandating rigorous performance testing for EVs in India's coldest inhabited regions.
- Transport Minister Satish Sharma's Transport Department blueprint envisions creating 900 public charging sites, including 140 fast-charging hubs, alongside a ₹50 crore annual budget for scrappage-linked incentives.
- Early adopters will receive ₹15 lakh for the first 300 e-buses, ₹1 lakh for the first 1,500 personal electric cars, and ₹5,000 for the first 10,000 electric two-wheelers, plus 3–5 per cent interest subvention on EV loans.
- Together, these measures position the Union Territory to become a leading clean-mobility region, as new building bye-laws mandate EV-ready infrastructure for 20 per cent of all parking capacity.
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online-listing.comJammu and Kashmir government notifies Electric Vehicle Policy 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir government notified the Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 after its approval by the council of ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The policy has set a six-year roadmap to expand sustainable electric mobility across the state, which also caters to its geography and climate. It targets 1.40 lakh electric vehicles by 2032. The policy also brings in infrastructure and regulatory enhancements.
J&K's new EV Policy 2026 sets a target of 140,000 EVs by 2032. To achieve this, 900 charging sites and 140 fast charging hubs will be built. Interest relief will also be provided on EV purchases.
Omar sets 6-yr roadmap for cleaner mobility
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the J&K Electric Vehicle Policy-2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, setting a six-year roadmap for expanding clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir. The policy, covering the period 2026–32, aims to accelerate EV adoption, strengthen charging infrastructure and create an enabl…
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