Comments on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Act 2003

West Bengal

Policy and Year: West Bengal Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021

EV Targets:

Aim for 10 lakh EVs across all vehicle segments.
Target 1,00,000 public and semi-public charging stations.

Green Zones: Explore zero-emission vehicle zones.

Declare intercity electrification green routes to boost electric mobility.

Land Subsidies/ Provisions: Invite CPOs to set up charging facilities and battery swapping stations.

Concession locations will be carved out from public parking zones.

Special EV Tariffs:

Set attractive tariffs around INR 6/kWh for public charging stations.
Reduce operating costs for EV owners.

Electricity Connection: Ensure DISCOM releases supply to charging/battery swapping stations within 48 hours.

Use of RE:

Explore pop-up chargers for cities integrating renewable energy.
Encourage local RE production and RE power procurement.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: Incentivize private buildings like malls to install charging and swapping stations.

Battery Swapping Incentives: Provide facilities for kiosk-style swapping stations for 2 and 3 wheelers.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote recycling and eco-friendly disposal of used batteries.

Skill Development:

Establish an Intelligent Mobility Skill Centre (IMSC).
Design vocational courses for EV drivers, mechanics, charging staff, and entrepreneurs.
Create a cohort of women three-wheeler drivers.
Consider an International Exchange Program on ‘EV skilling’.

R&D:

Offer research grants for innovative mobility solutions.
Provide land and office space to research labs, incubators, and startups.
Support research scholars with grants, accommodation, and transportation benefits.

Uttarakhand

Policy and Year: Uttarakhand EV policy 2023

EV Targets: Target: 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2028.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Upfront incentive: Rs. 15,000 for first 2500 E2Ws and Rs. 20,000 for first 300 commercial fleet E2Ws.
Upfront incentive: Rs. 10,000 for first 9000 E2Ws and Rs. 15,000 for first 1200 commercial fleet E2Ws.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Upfront incentive: Rs. 15,000 for first 200 E3Ws.
Upfront incentive: Rs. 10,000 for first 800 E3Ws.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Upfront incentive: Rs. 15,000 for first 200 E4Ws.
Upfront incentive: Rs. 10,000 for first 800 E4Ws.

Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers: 50% exemption on registration fee for all strong hybrid electric vehicles.

Purchase Incentive Bus: Aim to induct at least 200 pure electric buses for intercity/inter-city and last mile connectivity.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:

Upfront incentive: Rs. 1,70,000 for first 100 commercial fleet electric four vehicles.
Upfront incentive: Rs. 1,60,000 for first 400 commercial fleet electric four vehicles.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

100% motor vehicle tax exemption for 5 years.
100% stage carriage permit exemption for commercial vehicles for 5 years.

Reserve Parking Slots:

Mandate EV charging stations in public parking, large commercial buildings, etc.

Special EV Tariffs:

100% electricity duty reimbursement for 5 years to EV manufacturing.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Subsidy for AC Slow Chargers, DC Fast Chargers (7.5 – 15 kW), and DC Fast Chargers (22 kW and above) for first 400 charging stations.

Others:

Mandate charging facilities in various locations.
Mandatory Green Zones in towns and cities.

Battery Swapping Incentives:

Capital subsidy for first 100 battery swapping stations, 25% of fixed capital investment, or max Rs. 3,00,000 per station.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

Electricity duty exemption, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty exemption, and interest subsidies.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Land cost concession and rebates for investments above 50 crores.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Encourage reuse/recycling of EV batteries and promote recycling businesses.

Skill Development: Skill development training reimbursement for organizations imparting training in EV/HEV component manufacturing.

R&D: Encourage research and innovation in the electric vehicle domain through OEMs and component manufacturers.

Uttar Pradesh

Policy and Year: Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022

EV Targets: Aim for 10 lakh EVs by 2024.

Purchase Incentive E2W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 5,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 100 Cr for up to 2 lakh EVs.

Purchase Incentive E3W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 12,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 60 Cr for up to 50,000 EVs.

Purchase Incentive E4W: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 1 lakh per vehicle, max budget Rs 250 Cr for up to 25,000 EVs.

Purchase Incentive Bus: 15% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 20 lakh per vehicle, max budget Rs 80 Cr for up to 400 E-Buses.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle: 10% of ex-factory cost up to Rs 1,00,000 per vehicle, max budget Rs 10 Cr for up to 1000 E-Goods Carriers.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:Exemption for first 1,00,000 private EV buyers in UP.

100% reg. fee exemption
100% road tax exemption for 2-wheelers, 75% for others.

Green Zones: Incentivize EV manufacturing zones with common infrastructure.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% subsidy, max Rs 6 lakh per charging station.

Land Subsidies/ Provisions: 100% stamp duty reimbursement for integrated EV projects.

Special EV Tariffs: UPERC has a special tariff category for EV charging.

Electricity Connection: Fast-track connections for EV charging.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: 20% subsidy, max Rs 10 lakh per unit for first 2000 charging stations.

Others: Promote charging facilities in various locations, including public parking, metro stations, etc.

Battery Swapping Incentives: 20% subsidy, max Rs 5 lakh per unit for first 1000 swap stations.

Capital subsidy: Up to 30% of fixed capital investment for EV and battery projects.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Reimbursement of up to 25% of land cost for mega projects.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

50% annual subsidy for equipment/machinery for battery recycling.
Establish ‘Collection centers’ for end-of-life batteries.

Skill Development:

Skill development incentive of INR 5,000 per employee per year for defined manufacturing projects.

R&D:

Incentives for incubation centers and collaborations with universities.
Promote R&D in electric mobility.

Tripura

Policy and Year: Tripura EV Policy 2022

EV Targets: Achieve 10% electrification of all 2W, 3W, 4W, and buses by 2027.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 25% exemption on applicable road tax.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Reserve 10% of new permits for electric vehicles.

Reserve Parking Slots: Aim for EV charging infrastructure in 25% of parking spaces.

Special EV Tariffs: Allow EV Charging from existing consumer connections at regular rates.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: Target a charging station every 25 KMs on highways.

Others: Ensure charging infrastructure in all government offices and buildings.

Battery Swapping Incentives: Promote battery exchange or hiring systems at charging stations.

Retrofitting: Convert 25% of on-road vehicles to EVs through retrofitting.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Establish battery recycling points for EV owners.

Skill Development: Offer vocational courses for EV drivers, mechanics, and charging staff through government-supported skill centers.

Telangana

Policy and Year: Telangana Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

EV Targets: Achieve 15% electrification by 2025.

Purchase Incentive E2W: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

100% exemption of road tax & registration fee.
Encourage discounted hire-purchase schemes.

Purchase Incentive E4W: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for commercial and private Electric 4-Wheelers.

Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric buses.

Purchase Incentive Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric 3-wheelers and Light Goods carriers.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% exemption of road tax & registration fee for Electric 3 Wheelers and e-carriers.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: Encourage hire-purchase schemes with discounted interest rates.

Reserve Parking Slots:

Preferential parking at commercial buildings, multi-modal hubs, HMR stations, and TSRTC Bus depots.
Develop night-time community parking with charging facilities in PPP mode.

Special EV Tariffs: Special Power Tariff category for EV Charging Stations.

Use of RE:

Supply of Renewable energy for EV charging stations.
Encourage solar rooftop plants and captive power plants.

Others:

Encourage existing Residential Townships to develop charging stations.
Charging stations every 50 km on highways.

Capital subsidy:

Incentives as per Electronics Policy 2016.
Capital Investment Subsidy for Mega Enterprises.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

SGST reimbursement.
Interest Subvention.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Stamp Duty/ Transfer Duty/ Registration Fees Reimbursements.

Other – Industrial Policy, etc.: Incentivize urban mining of rare materials and battery recycling.

Retrofitting: Retro-fitment incentive for auto rickshaws.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Create a battery disposal infrastructure model.
Incentivize urban mining and recycling.

R&D:

Develop dedicated EV R&D centers.
Partner with technical institutes.
Prototyping center for EV components.

Tamilnadu

Policy and Year: Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle Policy 2019

EV Targets:

Conversion of auto rickshaws to EVs in major cities.
Gradual expansion to other cities.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Waived auto rickshaw permit fees.
100% road tax exemption for e-autos.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Enhanced road tax exemption.
Bus Incentive: 1000 EV buses annually.

Purchase Incentive Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle:

No permit requirement for 3W goods carriers.
100% road tax exemption for e-carriers.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

100% road tax exemption for e-autos.
Waiver on registration charges/fees.

Scrappage Policy/Incentives:

Charging stations every 25km on highways.

Priority Registration/Free Permits:

Auto rickshaw permit fee waiver.

Reserve Parking Slots/Toll Fee Waiver:

Earmarked parking for EVs (10%).

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Capital subsidy for public charging stations.
Tariff control.

Special EV Tariffs:

Home charging at domestic tariff.
Public charging tariff by TNERC.
RE encouraged.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Provisions in commercial buildings.
TANGEDCO investments.
Capital subsidy incentives.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

SGST reimbursement.
Stamp duty exemption.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Subsidies for manufacturing units.

Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:

Electricity tax exemption.
Capital subsidy for EV battery manufacturing.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage reuse and recycling.
Charging station involvement.
OEM responsibility.

Skill Development:

Training programs.
Curriculum redesign.
Centers of excellence.
Skilling for existing technical staff.

R&D:

Partnership with technical institutes.
Research centers for battery technologies.

Rajasthan

Policy and Year: Rajasthan EV Policy 2022.

EV Targets:

E3W: 30% share in new vehicle registrations.
E2W: 15% share in new vehicle registrations.
E4W: 5% share in new vehicle registrations.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Upfront incentives based on battery capacity.
Fixed battery: Rs. 10,000-20,000.
Swappable battery: Rs. 4,000-10,000.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

20% capital subsidy on equipment investments, max Rs. 4 lakh.
SGST reimbursement on equipment.
Reimbursement for upstream electricity infrastructure.

Land Subsidies/Provisions: Land at 50% concessional rate for RE charging stations.

Special EV Tariffs: Private charging at residences/offices allowed via existing power connections.

Electricity Connection: Public charging stations may purchase power from any source via open access route, per Open Access Regulations, 2016.

Use of RE:

Promoting RE.
Land at 50% concessional rate for RE charging stations.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

Investment subsidy: 75% of State tax for 7 years.
Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:
100% land tax exemption for 7 years.
100% Stamp duty exemption.
100% conversion charge exemption for land use change.

Other – Industrial Policy, etc.: Employment Generation Subsidy: 50% reimbursement of employer’s EPF and ESI contributions for 7 years.

Retrofitting: Incentive: 15% cost of eligible retrofit kits.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promotion of battery reuse and recycling.

Skill Development: Short-term courses related to the EV ecosystem.

R&D: Rajasthan E-mobility Center of Excellence (CoE).

Punjab

Policy and Year: Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

EV Targets: Goal: 25% EVs of total vehicle registrations in the final policy year.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Incentive: Rs 3000/kWh of battery.
Max incentive: Rs 10,000.
Available for the first 50,000 E2Ws.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Incentive: Rs 3000/kWh of battery.
Max incentive: Rs 30,000.
Available for the first 5,000 E3Ws.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:

Incentive: Rs 3000/kWh for e-LCV (L5N and N1).
Max incentive: Rs 30,000.
Available for the first 5,000 registrations.
Incentive: Rs 5,000/kWh for electric garbage collection.
Max incentive: Rs 50,000.
Available for the first 2,500 registrations.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax during the policy period.

Green Zones: Designated ‘Green Zones’ for exclusive electric vehicle use.

Reserve Parking Slots:

Reserved EV slots in major public parking areas.
Promotion of charging infrastructure in these slots.

Toll Fee Waiver: Toll fee waiver on select state highways for EVs with Green Number plates.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Rs 3,000/charging station for the first 8,000, level 1 EV AC charging points.
Rs 10,000/charging station for the first 2,000 DC charging points.

Special EV Tariffs:

EV Charging Stations categorized separately with tariff of ₹6.00 per kVAh.
Consideration of special ToD tariff for off-peak hours.

Use of RE: Encourage charging infrastructure to use Renewable Energy (RE) with waived wheeling charges.

Others:

Residential societies with parking for ≥10 cars: 1 EV Charging Spot for every 5 parking slots and 100% EV ready with conduits.
Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: 100% SGST reimbursement for 15 years, max 200% of fixed capital investment.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

100% exemption from CLU/EDU charges for anchor units.
Industrial Policy, etc.: 100% Stamp duty waiver on first transaction, 50% waiver on second per entity.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage OEMs and private players to set up battery recycling facilities.
Establish recycling units with suitable incentives.

Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement:

Encourage OEMs and private players to create battery buyback schemes.
Promote an e-marketplace for used battery resale.

Skill Development:

Encourage technical institutions to offer specialized master’s programs for smart mobility.
Set up a skill center for smart mobility solutions under Punjab Skill Development Mission.
Introduce short-term courses for re-skilling auto/auto-ancillaries industry workers and EV repair/maintenance personnel.
Introduce courses related to EV maintenance and manufacturing in collaboration with technical institutions and NSDC training providers.

R&D: Explore setting up a test center in Punjab for the entire region’s EV ecosystem needs.

Odisha

Policy and Year: Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 & Amendment of Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021

EV Targets: Achieve 20% EV adoption in all vehicle registrations by 2025.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Subsidy: Rs. 5,000/- per Kwh.
Max subsidy: Rs. 20,000/-.

Purchase Incentive E3W: Subsidy: Rs. 30,000/- per vehicle.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Subsidy: Rs. 10,000/- per Kwh.
Max subsidy: Rs. 1,50,000/-.

Purchase Incentive Bus:

Subsidy: 10% of vehicle cost, max Rs. 4 lakhs.
Subsidy limit: Rs. 2 lakhs (non-A/C), Rs. 3 lakhs (A/C), Rs. 4 lakhs (A/C Deluxe).

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

Waiver of road tax & registration fees.
100% exemption on road tax & registration fees for buses for the first four years.

Scrappage Policy/Incentives: Scrapping incentives for old ICE goods carriers.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention:

Interest subvention for public purchasing personal EVs.
100% interest-free loans for State Government employees.
5% interest subvention on loans for Electric Buses.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Open permit for autos (three-wheelers).

Reserve Parking Slots:

Municipal authorities provide subsidized parking for personal EVs.
Encourage on-street parking for EVs with subsidized fees and charging stations.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Government grants for charging equipment up to Rs. 5,000/-
25% capital subsidy to selected Energy Operators.
Special subsidy for the first 500 Charging Stations.

Land Subsidies/Provisions:

Energy Operators invited to set up charging and battery swapping stations.
Locations provided at minimum rental lease.

Special EV Tariffs:

Tariffs as per OERC for charging stations.
Special tariff for EV charging.

Use of RE: Encourage public charging stations to use renewable power.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Energy Operators invited to set up charging and battery swapping stations.
Encourage corporate offices, educational institutes, government buildings, etc., to set up charging infrastructure.

Others: 100% SGST reimbursement for Energy Operators buying batteries.

Capital Subsidy: Incentives for Small and Micro EV Battery manufacturing Units.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: 100% net SGST reimbursement to EV manufacturing units in Odisha.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage reuse of end-of-life EV batteries.
Set up recycling businesses with battery manufacturers.

Skill Development:

Provide training related to jobs in the EV ecosystem.
Vocational courses for EV drivers, mechanics, and charging station staff.
Private sector partners allowed to conduct their own staff training.

R&D:

Set up a Centre of Excellence at a state university.
Focus on EV design, efficiency, and charging equipment improvements.

Meghalaya

Policy and Year: Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021.

EV Targets: Facilitate 15% EV adoption in the state by 2025.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 10,000 per KWh for first 3500 E2Ws.
Max ex-factory price for incentive: Rs. 1.5 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for first 200 E3Ws.
Max ex-factory price for incentive: Rs. 5 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for first 2500 four-wheeler EVs.
Max ex-factory price for incentive: Rs. 15 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive Strong Hybrid 4W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for first 30 strong hybrid 4W.
Max ex-factory price for incentive: Rs. 15 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive Bus:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for first 30 EV buses.
Max ex-factory price for incentive: Rs. 2 crores.
Encourage EV bus charging stations via PPP.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Waive registration fees and road tax for all EVs during the policy period.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Priority registration for EVs over ICE vehicles.

Green Zones: Promote tourist spots with exclusive EV transport services.

Reserve Parking Slots: Reserve parking slots for EVs at key locations.

Land Subsidies/Provisions:

Provide government land free for EV charging stations for the first five years.
Later, operate on a revenue-sharing basis.

Special EV Tariffs: Provide attractive electricity tariffs for EV charging stations.

Electricity Connection: Facilitate priority electricity connections for EV charging stations.

Setting Up Charging Stations:

Encourage investments in slow and fast charging networks.
Set up stations at key locations, including government facilities and commercial buildings.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage EV battery reuse and recycling.
Charging stations as recycling agencies.
Facilitate battery recycling business presence.
Notify protocols and subsidies for recycling units.
Hold OEMs responsible for recycling.

Skill Development:

Support EV start-ups.
Introduce short-term EV-related courses in collaboration with academia.

Manipur

Policy and Year: Manipur Electric Mobility Policy 2022

EV Targets: Facilitate at least 15% EV adoption in the state by 2025.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 10,000 per KWh for the first 3500 E2Ws.
Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive: Rs. 1.5 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for the first 200 E3Ws.
Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive: Rs. 5 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for the first 2500 four-wheeler EVs.
Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive: Rs. 15 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive Electric Strong Hybrid Four Wheelers:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for the first 30 strong hybrid 4-wheeler EVs.
Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive: Rs. 15 lakhs.

Purchase Incentive Bus:

Purchase subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per KWh for the first 30 EV buses.
Maximum ex-factory price to avail incentive: Rs. 2 crores.
Encourage EV bus charging stations via PPP.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Waive registration fees and road tax for all EVs purchased during the policy period.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Prioritize EVs over ICE vehicles for registration.

Green Zones: Promote EV-exclusive transport services at tourist spots.

Reserve Parking Slots: Reserve parking slots for EVs at key locations.

Land Subsidies/Provisions: Provide government land free of cost for EV charging stations for the first five years, later on a revenue-sharing basis.

Special EV Tariffs: Offer attractive electricity tariffs for EV charging stations.

Electricity Connection: Provide priority electricity connections to EV charging stations.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Encourage investments in slow and fast charging networks in government buildings and public places.
Facilitate charging station setup at various key locations.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Promote EV battery reuse and recycling through collaborations and encourage charging station operators to participate.
Develop protocols and offer investment subsidies for battery recycling units.

Skill Development:

Support EV-related start-ups and offer incentives.

Introduce short-term courses related to EVs and charging stations in collaboration with academia.

Maharashtra

Policy and Year: Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021

EV Targets:

Achieve 10% of new vehicle registrations as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) by 2025.
Convert 15% of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation’s (MSRTC) bus fleet to electric.

Purchase Incentive E2W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 10,000 for the first 100,000 2-wheelers.

Purchase Incentive E3W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 30,000 for the first 15,000 3-wheelers.

Purchase Incentive E4W: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 150,000 for the first 15,000 4-wheelers.

Purchase Incentive Bus: Incentive of 10% of vehicle cost, capped at Rs. 20,00,000.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle: Incentive of Rs. 5,000 per KWh, capped at Rs. 30,000 for the first 10,000 3-wheel goods carriers.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration fees for all EVs in the state.

Scrappage Policy/Incentives:

Up to INR 15,000 scrappage incentive for 3-wheelers.
Planned State Scrapping Policy for EVs.
Guidelines for safe battery disposal.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: Preferential interest rates for EVs from financial institutions.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: No permits required for e-autos as per Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification.

Green Zones: Creation of low-emission zones served by zero-emission vehicles.

Reserve Parking Slots/Toll Fee Waiver:

Mandated EV-ready parking spaces.
Conversion of parking spaces to EV-ready.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Incentives for public and semi-public charging stations.
Varying incentives based on charging station type.

Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs per Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) orders.

Others:

Property tax rebates for private charging infrastructure.
Incentives for manufacturing, assembly, recycling, and more.
Battery warranty and buyback incentives.
Skill development initiatives.
Incentives for R&D facilities related to EVs.

Madhya Pradesh

Policy and Year: Madhya Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy 2019

EV Targets:

25% new vehicle registrations as EVs by 2026.
Full electrification of public transport, commercial, logistics vehicles, and government vehicles by 2028.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

1% motor vehicle tax for the first 15,000 electric two-wheelers or 22,500 in 5 years, whichever is less.
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 22,500 electric two-wheelers or total in 5 years, whichever is less.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

1% motor vehicle tax for the first 5,000 Shared E-Rickshaws or 5,000 Electric Auto-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less.
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 7,500 Shared E-Rickshaws or 7,500 Electric Auto-Rickshaws in 5 years, whichever is less.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

1% motor vehicle tax for the first 6,000 electric cars or 9,000 in 5 years, whichever is less.
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 9,000 electric cars or total in 5 years, whichever is less.

Purchase Incentive Bus:

1% motor vehicle tax for the first 1,500 electric buses or 2,250 in 5 years, whichever is less.
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 2,250 electric buses or total in 5 years, whichever is less.
Permit exemption for the first 1,500 Electric Buses or 1,500 in 5 years, whichever is less.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:

1% motor vehicle tax for the first 2,000 Electric Three Wheeler Goods Carrier or 3,000 in 5 years, whichever is less.
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 3,000 Electric Three Wheeler Goods Carrier or total in 5 years, whichever is less.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

100% registration fee exemption for specific EV types within 5 years.

Green Zones:

Designated “E-Zones” for non-fossil fuel vehicles.

Reserve Parking Slots:

Rebates and waivers on parking costs for specific EVs.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Subsidy tiers for small, medium, and large charging stations.

Special EV Tariffs:

Maintaining special electricity tariff for EV charging.
Consideration of variable pricing.

Use of RE:

Open access to renewable energy for charging.
EOs and BSOs can set up renewable energy facilities.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Capital subsidy for small, medium, and large charging stations.

Battery Swapping Incentives:

Swapping stations with kiosks for 2 and 3-wheelers.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: 1% motor vehicle tax for specific EVs within 5 years.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

Increased incentives, land concessions, and FAR relaxation.
Battery recycling and reuse by EOs and BSOs.

Skill Development: Skill development programs and courses for EV technicians and engineers.

R&D: Financial support for EV and battery tech startups.

Ladakh

Policy and Year: Ladakh Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy, 2022.

EV Targets: Policy aims for specific vehicle targets by type and quantity.

Purchase Incentive E2W:

Subsidy for Two-Wheeler: 10% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 15,000, max INR 1,50,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 20% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 30,000, max INR 1,50,000.

Purchase Incentive E3W:

Subsidy for Three-Wheeler (E-Rickshaw/E-Cart): 10% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 30,000, max INR 3,00,000.
Subsidy for Three-Wheeler: 10% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 50,000, max INR 5,00,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 20% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 60,000, max INR 3,00,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 20% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 1,00,000, max INR 5,00,000.

Purchase Incentive E4W:

Subsidy for Car: 10% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 2,50,000, max INR 25,00,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 20% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 5,00,000, max INR 25,00,000.

Purchase Incentive Bus:

Subsidy for Bus: 25% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 50,00,000, max INR 2,00,00,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 50% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 1,00,00,000, max INR 2,00,00,000.

Purchase Incentive Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle:

Subsidy for e-4W (LCV, State carriage Maxi cabs): 10% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 3,00,000, max INR 30,00,000.
Early Bird Incentive for the first year: 20% of Ex-Showroom Price or INR 6,00,000, max INR 30,00,000.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Full road tax exemption for all e-vehicles.

Reserve Parking Slots:

Aim to reserve 10% of parking spaces for EVs.
Reduce parking charges for EVs.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy for the first 15 EV Charging Stations, max INR 5,00,000 per station.

Special EV Tariffs: Electrical power for EV charging charged at domestic rate.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Public charging in residential, commercial, institutional areas allowed.
Charging stations at fuel pumps allowed, subject to standards.
Planning and setup in Development Control Rules (DCR).

Battery Swapping Incentives: Potential future incentives for battery swapping centers.

Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement: Comprehensive warranty including battery for eligible models.

R&D:

Proposal for research and development centers in Leh and Kargil.
Training, certification, and placement program for EV industry workforce.

Kerala

Policy and Year: Kerala EV Policy 2019

EV Targets:

50,000 E3W and 200,000 E2W in pilot fleet by 2020.
1 million EVs on the road by 2022.
Priority on converting three-wheelers and transport buses.

Purchase Incentive E3W: Incentives of Rs. 30,000 or 25% of EV cost (whichever is lower) for 3Ws from empaneled vendors.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

Full road tax exemption for initial 3 years (new registration).
State tax breaks for early adopters.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Free permits for fleet drivers.

Green Zones: E-mobility zones in tourist areas, tech hubs, and city centers.

Reserve Parking Slots: Free parking for early adopters.

Toll Fee Waiver: Toll charge exemption for E-Vehicles.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

25% capital subsidy for the first 100 DC Chargers (100 Volt and above), max INR 10,00,000.
25% capital subsidy for the first 300 DC Chargers (Below 100 Volt), max INR 30,000.

Special EV Tariffs:

Time-of-Use tariff for public charging stations.
Initial energy rate below average for public/bulk charging stations.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: Incentives for malls and commercial buildings to set up charging and battery swapping stations.

Battery Swapping Incentives:

25% capital subsidy, max INR 10 lakhs for the first 50 swapping stations.
Preferential treatment for three-wheelers with swappable batteries.

Capital Subsidy: EV manufacturers eligible for investment allowance or capital subsidy under ESDM policy.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies: Property tax concessions and tax breaks per IT & ESDM policy.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

Priority land allotment as per IT policy.
Speedy land allotment for EV clusters.

Other – Industrial Policy:

Financial and regulatory benefits applicable under industrial and IT policies for EV manufacturing units.
Steps to establish an e-auto manufacturing facility under Kerala Automobile Ltd.

Skill Development:

Establish centers of excellence for EV professional training.
Update technical school curricula.
Create skilling programs for EVs & AVs.

R&D: Support local R&D as per ESDM policy for EV development.

Karnataka

Policy and Year: Karnataka EV Policy 2017

EV Targets: Phased transition to EVs in various segments to achieve 100% electric mobility by 2030 in Bengaluru.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: Electric transport and non-transport vehicles exempt from taxes.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Incentives for the first 100 fast charging stations.
25% capital subsidy on equipment (max Rs. 10,00,000) for the first 100 fast charging stations for 2 and 3 wheelers.

Land Subsidies/ Provisions: Government land on long lease for EV charging and battery swapping stations.

Special EV Tariffs: Special tariffs and 100% electricity tax exemption for EV charging.

Use of RE: Solar/renewable energy use encouraged with low connection cost and zero wheeling charges.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Investment subsidy for the first 100 fast charging stations.
Fast charging station/battery swapping infrastructure every 50 KM.
Amendments to building bye-laws for EV charging infrastructure in high-rise buildings/SEZs/apartments.

Battery Swapping Incentives:

Land on long lease for battery swapping.
Capital subsidy (25%, max Rs. 3,00,000) for the first 100 EV battery swapping stations for 2 and 3 wheelers.
Capital subsidy (25%, max Rs. 10 lakh) for the first 50 bus battery swapping stations.

Capital Subsidy:

Incentives for modular design lithium-ion batteries.
Investment promotion subsidy for EV battery manufacturing, assembly, and charging equipment.
Investment subsidy (20%, max Rs. 20 crore) for large/mega/ultra/super mega EV cell manufacturing, battery pack, module manufacturing, and charging/swapping equipment manufacturing enterprises.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

100% exemption from stamp duty.
100% exemption from electricity tariff duty/tax for 5 years.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

Industrial land availability in clusters for EV manufacturing.
Concessional registration charges.

Other – Industrial Policy:

Interest-free loans on Net SGST for large/mega/ultra/super mega enterprises.
Incentives for small, micro, and medium manufacturing enterprises.
Retrofitting existing auto rickshaws for EVs.
Battery disposal infrastructure in PPP model.

Skill Development:

Introduction of EV industry-focused curricula and courses in institutes.
Short-term courses on electric mobility.
Stipends for in-plant training provided by EV manufacturers.

R&D:

Working groups for technology development.
Establishment of Karnataka Electric Mobility Research & Innovation Center.
Research programs in collaboration with EV industry, focusing on battery innovation in engineering colleges/universities.

Jharkhand

Policy and Year: Jharkhand Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

EV Targets: 10% EV share in new vehicle registrations by 2027 (All vehicles: 10%, 2W: 10%, 3W: 20%, 4W: 10%).

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Rs. 5,000/kWh or max Rs. 10,000 for first 100,000 2W.
E3W: Rs. 5,000/kWh or max Rs. 30,000 for first 15,000 3W.
E4W: Rs. 5,000/kWh or max Rs. 150,000 for first 10,000 4W.
Bus: 10% vehicle cost or max Rs. 2,000,000 for first 1,000 e-buses.
Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle: Rs. 5,000/kWh or max Rs. 100,000 for 4W goods carriers, Rs. 5,000/kWh or max Rs. 30,000 for 3W goods carriers.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption:

100% exemption for first 10,000 buyers.
75% exemption for 10,001-15,000 buyers.
25% exemption after 15,000 buyers up to policy period.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 100% interest-free advance/loan for Government employees for their first EV (2W and 4W).

Reserve Parking Slots: Urban local bodies encouraged to prioritize parking for EVs based on local traffic conditions.

Land Subsidies/ Provisions:

50% rebate on land lease premium.
Land provided upfront or in 10 equal instalments within 5 years.
Applicable to units allotted land within 2 years and commence production within 15 months of allotment.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: One public charging station in a 3 km x 3 km grid or minimum 50 stations per million population.

Others:

Encourage developers to offer EV-ready parking in new residential projects from 2022.
Future public parking spaces allotted by bidding process provide free parking for EVs.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee for land directly purchased from raiyats/acquired through consent award (excludes lessees of JIADA/industrial parks). Granted for the first land transaction.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives (Repeated):

50% rebate on land lease premium.
Land provided upfront or in 10 equal instalments within 5 years.
Applicable to units allotted land within 2 years and commence production within 15 months of allotment.

Other – Industrial Policy:

MSME units entitled to CPIS for fixed capital investment (30% subsidy).
100% electricity duty reimbursement for new/existing EV industrial units with captive power plant for 5 years from commissioning.

Haryana

Policy and Year: Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

EV Targets:

100% electrification of government vehicles by 2024.
100% electrification of state transport buses, commercial fleets, and logistics vehicles by 2030.

Purchase Incentives:

E3W: ₹25,000 for e-rickshaws/carts, ₹50,000 for light electric motor vehicles.
E4W: 15% purchase incentive for the first 2000 units, subject to vehicle price.

Purchase Incentive Bus: 10% purchase incentive for the first 200 units, up to ₹10.00 lakh ex-showroom price.

Road & Registration Tax Exemption: 100% exemption on Motor Vehicle Tax for 2W (30,000), 3W (15,000), 75% exemption for the first 1,000 buses.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 100% interest-free loans for State Government employees to purchase EVs.

Priority Registration / Free Permits: Electric vehicles registered on priority basis with a minimum token fee of ₹100.

Green Zones: Designate areas as “Green zones” for non-fossil fuel/electric vehicles only.

Toll Fee Waiver: Exempt registered electric vehicles from state toll tax.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

25% capital subsidy for DC Chargers (100V and above) for the first 100 stations (max ₹10,00,000).
25% capital subsidy for DC Chargers (below 100V) for the first 300 stations (max ₹30,000).

Land Subsidies/ Provisions:

Concessional land rates for PSUs in designated areas.
Allocation of land for private charging stations, battery banks, or swapping stations.

Special EV Tariffs:

Promotional discounted tariffs for charging BEVs.
100% exemption on Electricity Duty for 20 years.
Exemption for captive power (self-use).

Use of RE: Encourage clean fuel and renewable energy-based charging/battery swapping stations.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

20% subsidy for Battery Swapping Stations (FCI > ₹50 lakh).
20% subsidy for privately owned public charging stations (> 1,000 inhabitants).

Battery Swapping Incentives: 20% subsidy for Battery Swapping Stations (FCI > ₹50 lakh).

Capital Subsidy:

Incentives for EV and EV component manufacturers.
Employment generation subsidy, percentage varies by enterprise size.
10% of fixed capital investment up to ₹10 crores for large industries.
10% of fixed capital investment up to ₹20 crores for mega units.

Tax Exemption/ Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

100% reimbursement of stamp duty.
50% exemption on net SGST filed by EV manufacturers for 10 years.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: Offer land to dependent ancillary units at rates similar to OEMs (up to 50% of OEM allocation).

Other – Industrial Policy: Support for developing new charging technologies and EVs to R&D centers.

Retrofitting: Registration allowed for retrofitted 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers certified by recognized agencies.

Skill Development:

Stipend for employee training.
Amended courses in Industrial Training Institutes for EV repair.

R&D: Establish centers of innovation and excellence for various EV and AV components.

Gujarat

Policy and Year: Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021

EV Targets: Support purchase of the first two lakh electric vehicles for four years from July 1, 2021.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Rs. 10,000 per kWh, max ex-factory price Rs. 1.5 lakhs.
E3W (5 kWh): Rs. 10,000 per kWh, max ex-factory price Rs. 5 lakhs.
E4W: Rs. 10,000 per kWh, max ex-factory price Rs. 15 lakhs.
Light / Heavy Commercial Vehicle (5 kWh): Rs. 10,000 per kWh, max ex-factory price Rs. 5 lakhs.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy, up to Rs. 10 lakhs per station, for the first 250 commercial public EV charging stations.

Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs follow GERC tariff order for utilities dated 31.03.2018.

Electricity Connection: Charging from existing consumer connections at existing tariff, except for agriculture.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

NOC required from housing and commercial establishments for installing charging stations with designated parking spaces.
Petrol pumps allowed to set up charging stations with fire & safety standards.
Charging allowed from existing consumer connections at existing tariff, except for agriculture.

Other – Industrial Policy: Gujarat Industrial Policy-2020 and subsequent policies applicable to EV sector.

Goa

Policy and Year: Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy-2021

EV Targets:

30% annual vehicles registered in Goa to be electric by 2025.
Convert 50% of ferries to electric by 2025.

Tax and Fee Benefits: Waive road tax and registration fees for all BEVs.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Cover electricity infrastructure costs for charging stations up to INR 8,00,000.
20% capital subsidy for solar-powered charging stations.

Special EV Tariffs:

30% electricity duty reimbursement for 5 years.
Lowered power tariff as per JERC.

Use of RE: Provide Concessional Locations for charging stations.

Setting Up of Charging Stations:

Aim for charging station every 25 km on highways and every 3 km in cities.
Promote battery swapping and fast charging.

Other Initiatives: Promote conversion of marine fleet to Hybrid (Solar+ Electric).

Battery Swapping Incentives: Split Purchase Incentive between vehicle owner and Energy Operators for swappable batteries.

Capital Subsidy: 50% capital subsidy for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) construction, up to Rs. 10 lakhs.

Other – Industrial Policy:

Large Industries: Up to 20% capital subsidy on FCI, 100% net SGST reimbursement, 50% stamp duty exemption on land purchase.
Micro Units: 30% capital subsidy on FCI (office subsidy up to Rs. 5 lakhs), 100% net SGST reimbursement, 100% stamp duty exemption.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote battery reuse and recycling in collaboration with manufacturers.

Skill Development: Stipend of up to 50% course fee, max INR 10,000 per year, for skill development and re-skilling courses.

Delhi

Policy and Year: Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

EV Targets: Aim for 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2024.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Rs. 5,000 per kWh of battery, max Rs. 30,000 per vehicle.
E3W: Rs. 30,000 per vehicle.
E4W: Rs. 10,000 per kWh of battery, max Rs. 1,50,000 per vehicle.
Light/Heavy Commercial Vehicle: Rs. 30,000.

Tax and Fee Benefits: Waive road tax and registration fees for all BEVs.

Access to Financing / Interest Subvention: 5% interest subvention on loans/hire purchase from Delhi Finance Corporation (DFC).

Priority Registration / Free Permits:

Open permit system for e-autos.
Surrender ICE auto permits for free e-auto permits.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Encourage private charging points with a grant of 100% for equipment purchase.
Capital subsidy for public charging stations for charger installation expenses.

Land Subsidies/Provisions: Invite Energy Operators (EOs) to set up charging stations with concessional locations.

Special EV Tariffs: Maintain special electricity tariff for EV charging.

Use of RE: Encourage renewable energy use at charging stations.

Setting Up of Charging Stations: 100% grant for first 30,000 charging points.

Others: Update building bye-laws for EV-ready parking.

Battery Swapping Incentives: Reimburse 100% SGST to Energy Operators for advanced battery purchase.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Promote battery reuse and recycling.

Skill Development: Offer vocational courses for EV-related skills at concessional rates.

R&D: Establish a Center of Excellence for EV research.

Chhattisgarh

Policy and Year: Chhattisgarh State EV Policy 2022.

EV Targets: Aim for 15% of new vehicle registrations by 2027.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W, E3W, and E4W: Up to 10% of vehicle cost or Rs. 1.5 lakhs (whichever is lower) for 5 years.
Hybrid Vehicles: 50% purchase incentive compared to fully electric vehicles.
Buses and Commercial Vehicles: SGST reimbursement and registration fee exemption for 5 years.

Tax and Fee Benefits: Exemption of registration fees on EV purchases.

Reserve Parking Slots:

50% subsidized parking for personal EVs in public lots.
Cities to plan on-street EV parking with subsidized fees and charging stations.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy for Energy Operators on battery purchase for swapping stations.

Land Subsidies/Provisions: Charging and swapping stations across cities and highways, with minimum rental leases.

Special EV Tariffs: Work on special tariffs for EV charging.

Use of RE: Encourage RE-based charging infrastructure with capital subsidy provisions.

Setting Up Charging Stations: 100% SGST reimbursement for battery purchase by energy operators.

Capital Subsidy for Startups:

Incentives per MSME Policy.
Financial assistance for Auto Clusters, Automotive Suppliers Manufacturing Centers (ASMC), and large industries.
Special incentives for Mega, Mega Integrated automobile projects, and Ultra-Mega battery manufacturing plants.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

SGST reimbursement for EV manufacturing.
Incentives for Lithium-Ion Battery and EV manufacturing zones.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

Allocate land for EV Parks with infrastructure.
Incubation center in the EV Park.

Other – Industrial Policy: Extend MSMED Act incentives.

Retrofitting: Promote ICE to electric kit conversions.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Appoint nodal agency for battery sale and purchase.
Use old batteries as ‘power banks’ for renewable energy storage.

R&D: Focus on research, development, innovation, and pilots.

Chandigarh

Policy and Year: Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

EV Targets:

Aim for 80% new vehicle registrations as EVs by policy end.
100% electrification for buses and government vehicles by 2030.
Support deployment of 2 lakh EVs: 1 lakh 2W, 75,000 E3W, and 25,000 E4W.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Up to Rs. 30,000 or Rs. 5,000/kWh (fixed) / Rs. 3,000/kWh (swappable).
E3W: Up to Rs. 30,000 or Rs. 5,000/kWh (fixed) / Rs. 1,000/kWh (swappable).
E4W: Up to Rs. 1,50,000 or Rs. 5,000/kWh (fixed).
Commercial Vehicles: Up to Rs. 80,000 or Rs. 5,000/kWh (fixed).

Tax and Fee Benefits: Exempt road tax and registration fees for all eligible vehicles.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

Private Charging: Up to Rs. 6,000 for equipment purchase and installation (first 30,000 private chargers).
Public Charging: 100% GST reimbursement, max Rs. 50,000 (first 50 fast chargers/swapping stations).
Upfront Electricity Infrastructure: Up to Rs. 5,00,000 (first 50 stations).
Electricity Duty Exemption: 100% for public charging and swapping stations.

Special EV Tariffs: Tariffs follow JERC rates; endeavor to maintain low charges for EVs.

Setting Up Charging Stations:

Target: 50% in year 1, 100% in year 2, expand as needed.
Amend building bye-laws for ‘EV ready’ parking spaces (20% of parking slots).

Battery Swapping Incentives: Tariffs for Battery Charging Stations follow Public Charging Stations.

Capital Subsidy for Startups:

Infrastructure Incentive Grant of up to Rs. 18,000/month per seat.
Patent Fee Reimbursement up to 50%, capped at Rs. 2 lakh for national IP and Rs. 5 lakh for international IP (first 10 eligible patents).

Retrofitting: Mentioned under purchase incentives.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage reuse and recycling of EV batteries.
Prohibit disposal in landfills, OEMs to collect for reuse.

Skill Development:

Develop short-term courses for EV skills.
Establish skill enhancement centers for ICE mechanics transitioning to EVs.

Bihar

Policy and Year: Draft Bihar Electric Vehicle Policy 2019

EV Targets:

End manual rickshaws by 2022, converting to electric.
Prioritize manual rickshaw conversion.
Establish fast charging stations every 50 km on highways.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: 15% subsidy (up to Rs. 5,000) for first 24,000 2-wheelers.
E3W: 15% subsidy (up to Rs. 15,000) for first 70,000 3-wheelers.
E4W: 15% subsidy (up to Rs. 1,00,000) for first 4,000 4-wheelers.
Rs. 10,000 extra for electric rickshaws using lithium-ion batteries.
Hybrid 4W: 15% subsidy (up to Rs. 1,00,000) for first 1,000.

Purchase Incentive Bus: 15% subsidy on base price for first 1,000 private/public electric buses.

Tax and Fee Benefits: Exempt road tax and registration fees for EVs.

Access to Financing/Interest Subvention: Top-up subsidy of Rs. 8,000 for low-income users.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment: 25% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 10 lakhs) for first 250 public EV charging stations.

Special EV Tariffs: Industrial electricity rates for EV charging.

Electricity Connection: Expedited permission process as per Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Act, 2016.

Setting Up Charging Stations:

Common charging points in various areas, including malls, residential properties, and fuel pumps.
Charging infrastructure at government offices and ‘Rain Baseras’ for rickshaw pullers.

Tax Exemption/Interest Subsidies: 30% tax benefits for new micro and small units.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives: 100% reimbursement of land conversion fees.

Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:

EV Sector inclusion in Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy-2016.
All incentives from Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016.
Creation of an EV manufacturing cluster with R&D and testing facilities.

Assam

Policy and Year: Electric Vehicle Policy Assam 2021

EV Targets:

Penetrate 25% EVs by 2026.
100% electrify buses and government vehicles by 2030.
Support 2 lakh EVs: 1 lac 2W, 75,000 E3W, 25,000 E4W.

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Rs. 10,000 per KWh (Max Rs. 20,000)
E3W: Rs. 10,000 per KWh (Max Rs. 50,000)
E4W: Rs. 10,000 per KWh (Max Rs. 1,50,000)

Tax and Fee Benefits:

100% exemption for registration fee and road tax.
100% parking fee waiver for 5 years.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

25% subsidy (up to Rs. 10 lakhs) for commercial public EV charging stations.
First 500 stations eligible.

Special EV Tariffs:

90% electricity duty exemption for EV charging stations.
Entrepreneurs pay 10% during policy period.

Setting Up Charging Stations: 25% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 10 lakhs) for first 500 stations.

Capital Subsidy:

Additional incentives for EV and component manufacturing units.
Varying percentages based on unit size.

Tax Exemption/Interest Subsidies:

3% interest subsidy on working capital loans.
Additional 2% interest subsidy for EV manufacturers.

Retrofitting: Rs.15,000 retro fitment subsidy for 3Ws.

Battery Recycling and Reuse:

Encourage re-use and recycling of EV batteries.
Promote ‘Urban Mining’ for rare materials.
Battery deposit and buyback system.

Battery Warranty and Buyback Agreement:

Deposit used batteries for remunerative price.
Batteries not allowed to be disposed of as scrap.
Nodal agency to purchase and reuse batteries.
Batteries used as ‘power banks’ for renewable energy storage.

R&D: Establish Centers of Excellence with technical institutes for battery research and development.

Arunachal Pradesh

Policy and Year: Arunachal Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy-2021

Purchase Incentives:

E2W: Up to Rs. 30,000/- (Rs. 10,000/- per Kwh for first 100 E2W)
E3W: Up to Rs. 50,000/- (Rs. 10,000/- per Kwh for first 50 E3W)
E4W: Up to Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. 10,000/- per Kwh for first 50 E4W)

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

15% reimbursement for Public Charging Infrastructure at retail outlets.
25% reimbursement for Public Charging Infrastructure by local entrepreneurs.

Special EV Tariffs:

Domestic tariff for domestic charging.
Separate metering for EV charging stations to bill appropriately.

Andhra Pradesh

Policy and Year: Electric Mobility Policy 2018.
EV Targets:

Attract over INR 30,000 Crore investments in 5 years.
Aim for 10 lakh EVs across all segments by 2024.
Target 1,00,000 slow and fast charging stations by 2024.

Tax and Fee Benefits:

Reimbursement of registration charges and road tax until 2024.
Online registration for Electric Vehicles.
Priority permits for Electric Autos.

Capital Subsidy on Charging Equipment:

25% subsidy for DC Chargers (100V and above).
Max subsidy of INR 10,00,000 for first 100 stations.
25% subsidy for DC Chargers (Below 100V).
Max subsidy of INR 30,000 for first 300 stations.
25% subsidy for first 50 swapping stations.

Land Subsidies/Provisions:

Allocate land for private charging and battery swapping stations.
Allocate 500 to 1,000 acres for EV Parks with infrastructure.

Special EV Tariffs:

Create a separate EV tariff category.
Consider time-based power sales for cheaper rates during non-peak hours.

Electricity Connection: DISCOM to supply within 48 hours of application.

Use of RE: Encourage third-party RE stations for EV charging.

Battery Swapping Incentives:

Reimbursement of SGST for advanced batteries.
Facilities for 2 and 3 wheeler swapping kiosks.

Capital Subsidy:

Subsidies based on Fixed Capital Investment for various EV segments.
Additional incentives for Mega and Mega Integrated projects.
50% financial assistance for Auto Clusters and Automotive Suppliers.

Tax Exemption/Reimbursement & Interest Subsidies:

Reimburse SGST, stamp duty, and transfer duty for specific periods.
Reimburse 100% of SGST for fast chargers and advanced batteries.
Offer land to ancillary units at OEM rates.

Land Purchase & Registration Incentives:

Allocate land for EV Parks.
Offer land to ancillary units at OEM rates.

Other – Industrial Policy, etc.:

Provide infrastructure at 50% cost for charging and battery swapping stations.
Modify city codes for charging infrastructure.

Retrofitting: Allow registration for retrofitted 3-wheelers certified by recognized agencies.

Battery Recycling and Reuse: Incentivize battery recycling plants.

Skill Development:

Offer EV-specific courses at various education levels.
Provide subsidies and stipends for training.
Focus on technicians and engineers.

R&D:

Fund innovative mobility solutions with INR 500 Cr.
Support research labs, incubators, startups, and quality labs.

Data Analytics and Modelling

Advanced end-use energy data analytics and visualisation to enable the design, implementation, and monitoring of energy efficiency interventions.

National benchmarks and building energy performance standards
Energy models to develop buildings sector decarbonisation pathways
Drive enterprise energy and emissions management/li>

Sustainable Cooling and Refrigeration

Facilitate thermal comfort, health, and food security for India, while creating a low carbon and resilient infrastructure

Sustainable Cold-chain

Promote sustainable cold-chain development for reducing food loss, ensuring food security and farmers welfare.

Mapping low-carbon and affordable technologies with sector needs and gaps
Evidence-based solutions through lighthouse projects
Scaling-up deployment through innovative business models and financing
Awareness and capacity-building of stakeholders on cold chain system
Integrating decarbonisation and energy efficiency guidelines and
standards in the policy and financing framework

Space Cooling

Strive towards India’s thermal comfort needs by promoting innovation, deployment and market adoption of advanced and energy efficient space cooling technologies.

Inform and guide the policy discourse on cooling
Facilitate establishment of cooling excellence centres and
knowledge hubs
Scaling-up manufacturing and deployment through business
models and financing
Behavioural changes for responsible energy consumption
Technical research on novel cooling technology solutions

Low Carbon Built Environment

Enable pathways toward India’s net zero commitment through climate resilient and efficient built environment in buildings and communities

Passive and low carbon building design ensuring thermal comfort
Embodied and operational carbon management solutions in the built environment
Facilitate implementation of national and state building energy codes
Building construction materials and technologies assessment

Smart and Resilient Power Distribution

Smart management of electricity consumption with demand as a resource for grid decarbonisation.

Enable market for demand flexibility in India
Accelerate utility driven demand side management programs
Beneficial electrification of end-use sectors
Novel smart grid technologies and solutions impacting customer energy consumption

eMobility

Support decarbonization of the transport sector and facilitate just transition.

Foster innovation in low-carbon transport technologies
All inclusive mobility planning and decision-making
Market transformation for electric vehicles along with smart charging strategies
Build partnerships and collaboration for the transition

Low Carbon Technologies & Solutions

Enable the market and promote the use of low carbon manufacturing technologies (LCMTs) in Industries.

Mainstream ESCO options and viable financing
Accelerate the adoption of cross-sectoral scalable solutions such as energy efficient motors and drive systems
Decarbonization of SMEs
Third party monitoring and verification service

State and Local Action

Support sub-national governments to expand energy efficiency actions through effective policy implementation, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional strengthening.

Develop annual State Energy Efficiency Index
Plan and strategies for energy efficiency interventions with impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Enabling public and private financing for implementation
Capacity building and awareness creation

Delhi

Sufficient data not available

Jammu and Kashmir

Sufficient data not available

Ladakh

Sufficient data not available

Haryana

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Haryana Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2018
Land Pooling Policy , 2019

Urban Development Entity

Town and Country Planning Department
Haryana Slum Clearance Board
Haryana State Cooperative Housing Federation ltd.
Haryana Housing Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Haryana affordable housing policy 2013
Priyadarshini Awaas Yojana
Rehabiliation and Resettlement Policy

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Haryana Building Code, 2017
SmartCity: Karnal, Faridabad
PMAY: Hayrana Urban Development Authority
RERA: Haryana Real Estate (Regulation and Commencement Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.63
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 3.247
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 19%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)12,396,767
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)63,614,710

Assam

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the Assam Land (Requisition & Acquisition) Act, 1964
Land Pooling policy for Guwahati Metropolitan Area-2025 and Guwahati (Master Plan Area 2025) Land Pooling Regulation, 2016

Urban Development Entity

Assam State Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Assam
Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearence) Council
Assam State Co-operative Housing Federation Limited
Assam State Housing Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Assam Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy, 2015
Rental Housing Scheme
Apun Ghar scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Assam Notified Urban Areas (Other than Guwahati) Building Rules, 2014 and Guwahati Building Construction (Regulation) Byelaws, 2014
SmartCity: Guwahati
PMAY: Govt. of Assam
RERA: Assam Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.194
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.153
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 17%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)428,033
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)753,474

Chattisgarh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

The Chhattisgarh Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Determination of Multiplying Factor in Case of Rural Areas) Act, 2019

Urban Development Entity

Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Housing Federation
Chhattisgarh Housing Board
Chhattisgarh Rural Housing Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Chhattisgarh Houisng Policy
Student Housing Rent Scheme
Chhattisgarh Rehabilitation Policy 2007

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Chattisgarh Municipal Building Bye Laws, 2017
SmartCity: Raipur, Bilaspur, Naya Raipur
PMAY: Govt of Chattisgarh
RERA: Chhattisgarh Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.276
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.836
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 15%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 1,096,523
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 215,278

Tamil Nadu

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019

Urban Development Entity

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board
Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Government of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board
Housing and Urban Development Department
Tamil Nadu Housing Board
Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Draft Tamil Nadu Affordable Urban Housing and Habitat Policy
In-situ tenemental schemes
In-situ plotted and infrastructure development and Rehabilitation and Resettlement schemes

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019
SmartCity: Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore
PMAY: Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board
RERA: Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Rules, 2018

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.771
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 7.423
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 24%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 1,721,427
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 58,232,755

Sikkim

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Sikkim Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1977

Urban Development Entity

Urban Development Department – Government of Sikkim
Directorate of Town and Counytry Planning
Sikkim Housing and Development Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Sikkim Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy, 2015
Slum Free City Plan of Action for Gangtok

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: The Sikkim Building Construction Regulations, 1991
SmartCity: Namchi
PMAY: Govt of Sikkim
RERA: Under process

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.01
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.136
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 7%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): Data not Available

Punjab

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Land Acquisition (Punjab Amendment) Act 1962
Land Pooling Policy for the State of Punjab

Urban Development Entity

Punjab Infrastructure Development Board and Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority
Department of Town and Country Planning, Punjab
Punjab Slum Clearance Board
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Punjab
Punjab State Federation of Cooperative House Building societies Ltd

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Punjab housing and habitat policy, 2008
Punjab Affordable Housing Policy 2020

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Punjab Municipal Building Bye-Laws, 2018
SmartCity: Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar
PMAY: Punjab Urban Development Authority
RERA: Punjab State Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.591
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 2.605
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 23%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 1,856,823
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 3,299,173

Odisha

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Odisha Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority Rules, 2018
Land pooling under The Odisha Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2015

Urban Development Entity

Housing and Urban Development Department, Govt of Odisha
Directorate of Town Planning, Govt. of Odisha
Urban Area Slum Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Committee
Odisha Co-Operative Housing Corporation Limited
Odisha State Housing Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Odisha Housing For All In Urban Areas, 2015
Affordable Urban Housing in Odisha, 2012

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Odisha Development Authorities(Planning and Building Standards) Rules,2020
SmartCity: Bhubaneshwar, Rourkela
PMAY: Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department
RERA: Odisha Real Estate Regulation and Development Rules-2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.33
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 2.264
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 15%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 1,732,380
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 1,722,226

Nagaland

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Nagaland land (Requisition and acquisition)Act, 1965

Urban Development Entity

Urban Development Department, Nagaland
Urban Development Department, Nagaland
Nagaland PWD (Housing) Department

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: The Nagaland Building Bye-Laws, 2012
SmartCity: Kohima
PMAY: Govt. of Nagaland
RERA: Under process

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.018
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.061
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 30%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): Data not Available

Mizoram

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Mizoram Land (Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2016
The Mizoram Government Land Pooling and Management Scheme

Urban Development Entity

Mizoram Infrastructure Development Company Limited
Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department
Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department
Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Chief minister’s housing scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Aizawl Municipal Council Building Regulations, 2012, 2019
SmartCity: Aizwal
PMAY: Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of Mizoram
RERA: The Mizoram Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Rules, 2019

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.012
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.062
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 19%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): Data not Available

Meghalaya

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Meghalaya transfer of Land (Regulation) Act, 1971

Urban Development Entity

Meghalaya Basin Development Authority & Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation
Department of Urban Development
Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Council as per Meghalaya Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1973
Meghalaya Housing Board
Meghalaya State Housing Financing Cooperative Society Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme
Rural Housing Scheme (RHS)

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Meghalaya Building-Bye Laws, 2011
SmartCity: Shillong
PMAY: Govt of Meghalaya
RERA: Under process

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.021
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.151
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 14%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): Data not Available

Manipur

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Manipur Land Reform and Land Revenue Act, 1960

Urban Development Entity

Manipur Infrastructure Development Agency and Manipur Urban Development Agency
Town Planning Department Manipur
Department of Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development (MAHUD)

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: (only for Imphal) Imphal Municipal Corporation Building Bye-laws (First Amendment), 2019
SmartCity: Imphal
PMAY: Govt. of Manipur
RERA: Under process

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.016
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.064
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 25%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): Data not Available

Maharashtra

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2018
T.P Scheme in Maharashtra Regional and Town. Planning Act, 1966

Urban Development Entity

Maharashtra Infrastructure Development Corporation
Town & Country Planning Division of MMRDA
Slum Rehabilitation Authority
Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority
Maharashtra Housing Board
Maharashtra Housing Development Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Maharashtra New Housing Urban Policy
Maharashtra State Housing Policy and Action Plan, 2015
Maharashtra Cluster Redevelopment Policy
Self redevelopment scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Maharashtra State_Building bye laws 2017
SmartCity: Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Amravati, Solapur, Nagpur, Pune City (PMC & PCMC Limits), Aurangabad
PMAY: Government of Maharashtra
RERA: Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Rules 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 2.532
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 13.502
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 19%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 12,875,473
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 110,330,082

Madhya Pradesh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Madhya Pradesh Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015
Available for industrial use only

Urban Development Entity

Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited
Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Housing Federation Limited
Madhya Pradesh Housing & Infrastructure Development Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Madhya Pradesh Housing & Habitat Policy – 2007
Rehabilitation Policy of Madhya Pradesh, 2002

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: M.P.Bhumi Vikas Niyam, 1984
SmartCity: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Satna, Ujjain, Sagar
PMAY: Urban Administration and Development,
RERA: Madhya Pradesh Real Estate Policy, 2019

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.546
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 3.485
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 16%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet): 998,710
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft): 538,196

West Bengal

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Land Acquisition (West Bengal Amendment) Act, 1997

Urban Development Entity

West Bengal Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation Ltd.
Department Of Urban Development and Country Planning
West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation
West Bengal Housing Board
The West Bengal State Cooperative Housing Federation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

WB Nijoshree Housing Scheme 2018-2019
West Bengal Urban Affordable Housing & Habitat Policy, 2015

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: WB Municipal Building Rules, 2007
PMAY: State Urban Development Authority
RERA: West Bengal Housing and Industry Regulation Act (WBHIRA), 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.988
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 5.541
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 18%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)991,511
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)21,420,182

Uttar Pradesh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

“The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Uttar Pradesh) rules, 2015

Urban Development Entity

State Construction And Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Uttar Pradesh Town and Country Planning Department
Housing and Urban Planning Department
Uttar Pradesh Housing & Development Board (Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad)
Uttar Pradesh Co Operative Housing Federation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Urban Housing Policy, 1995
State Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy, 2014
UP Samajwadi Awas Yojana
Lohiya Grameen Awaas Yojana

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Building bye Laws (Ammendment), 2016
SmartCity: Lucknow, Kanpur, Moradabad, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Rampur, Padrauna
PMAY: State Urban Development Agency (SUDA)
RERA: Uttar Pradesh Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2016

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.48
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 6.591
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 22%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)5,092,613
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)51,236,214

Uttarakhand

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
‘Land Pooling Scheme (Execution) Amendment Rules, 2016

Urban Development Entity

Uttarakhand State Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
Town & Country Planning Department, Government Of Uttarakhand
‘Urban Development Directorate, Government Of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Housing & Urban Development Authority
Uttarakhand Avas Vikas Parishad

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Uttarakhand Housing Policy 2017
Uttarakhand resettlement and rehabilitation policy, 2013

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Uttarakhand Building Byelaws 2011
SmartCity: Dehradun
PMAY: Directorate of Urban Development
RERA: Uttarakhand Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (General) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.165
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.35
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 12%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)577,678
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)1,184,030

Tripura

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Tripura Land Revenue And Land Reforms Act, 1960

Urban Development Entity

Tripura Urban Development Department
State Planning Board
Tripura Housing and Construction Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Tripura State Government Housing Scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Tripura Building Rules, 2017, 2019
SmartCity: Agartala
PMAY: Govt. of Tripura,
RERA: Tripura Building (Amendnent) Rules, 2019

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.023
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.137
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 17%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)27,000
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)Data not Available

Telangana

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Telangana State Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2014
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority’s land pooling scheme

Urban Development Entity

Telangana Urban Finnace and Infrastructure Development Corporation
Directorate of Town and Country Planning,Government of Talangana
Telangana State Housing Corporation Ltd.
Telangana Housing Board
Telangana Housing Federation
‘Telangana Rajiv Swagruha Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Telangana Weaker Sections Housing Programme
2 BHK Dignity Housing Scheme
Rajiv SwaGruha Scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: The Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2012 (https://cdma.telangana.gov.in/BuildingPermissions)
SmartCity: Warangal, Karimnagar
PMAY: Govt of Telangana
RERA: Telangana Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.849
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 3.705
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 23%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)366,549
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)44,562,589

Rajasthan

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Rajasthan Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2016
Rajasthan Land Pooling Scheme Act, 2016

Urban Development Entity

Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP)
Town and Country Planning: Town Planning department, Jaipur
Rajasthan State Co-Operative Housing Federation Limited
Rajasthan Housing Board
Urban Development and Housing Department, Rajasthan

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Rajasthan Chief Minister’s Jan Avas Yojana, 2015
Rajasthan Slum Development Policy
Rajasthan urban housing and habitat policy, 2006

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Unified Building Bye Laws – 2017
SmartCity: Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota
PMAY: Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water, Sewerage & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (RUDSICO)
RERA: Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Rules 2020

Energy

Status of ENS: Implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.732
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 4.55
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 16%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)2,194,098
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)9,687,519

Kerala

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Kerala) Rules, 2015

Urban Development Entity

Department of Town Planning, Kerala
Kerala State Cooperative Housing Federation
Kerala State Housing Board
Kerala State Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Kerala housing and habitat policy- 2007
Kerala State Housing Policy, 2011
Kerala Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2011

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Kerela Municipality Building Rules, 2019
SmartCity: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
PMAY: State Poverty Eradication Mission
RERA: Kerala Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules 2018

Energy

Status of ENS: Proposed and Open for public comments
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.783
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 2.896
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 27%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)677,204
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)6,350,707

Karnataka

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Karnataka) Rules, 2014
Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act 1963 has land pooling component

Urban Development Entity

Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Limited (iDeCK)
Directorate of Town and Country Planning
Karnataka Slum Development Board
Karnataka State Co-operative Housing Federation Ltd
Karnataka Housing Board
Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Karnataka Affordable Housing Policy, 2016

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Karnataka Municipalities Model Building Bye-Laws 2017
SmartCity: Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Hubbali-Dharwad, Tumakuru, Davanagere
PMAY: Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited
RERA: Karnataka Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: Proposed and Open for public comments
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.466
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 6.156
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 24%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)1,360,050
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)104,409,931

Jharkhand

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2017

Urban Development Entity

Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Jharkhand State Housing Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Jhardhand Affordable Urban Housing Policy – 2016
Jharkhand Rehabilitation & Resettlement policy, 2008

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Jharkhand Building Bye-laws, 2016
SmartCity: Ranchi
PMAY: Urban Development Department
RERA: Jharkhand Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017(Central Act of 2016)

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.193
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.669
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 12%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)611,181
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)Data not Available

Himachal Pradesh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

The Land Acquisition (HP. Amendment) Act, 1986

Urban Development Entity

Himachal Pradesh Infrastructure Development Board
Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Department
Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority
Himachal Pradesh Housing Board
Himachal Pradesh State Co-Operative Housing Federation

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Affordable Housing Policy-2019
Resettlement, Relief, Rehabilitation and Compensation Policy, 2011
Housing Subsidy Scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Town and country planning rules, 2016
SmartCity: Dharamshala
PMAY: Directorate of Urban Development
RERA: H.P. Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.125
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.841
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 15%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)324,174
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)107,639

Gujarat

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Gujarat Amendment) Act, 2016
Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development. Act,1976 has land pooling component

Urban Development Entity

Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board
Town Planning and Valuation Department
‘Gujarat Slum Clearence Board now merged with Gujarat Housing Board
Urban Development and Urban Housing Department
Gujarat Housing Board
‘Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Mukhya Mantri GRUH (Gujarat Rural Urban Housing) Yojana, 2013
Redevelopment of Public Housing Policy, 2016
Gujarat Slum Rehabilitation Policy – PPP – 2013 (Sub scheme of GRUH)
Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Slum Regulations, 2010 (Sub scheme of GRUH)
Affordable Hosuing in Partnership (sub scheme of GRUH)

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Gujarat Comprehensive Development Control Regulations – 2017
SmartCity: Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Dahod
PMAY: Affordable Housing Mission as Nodal agency for PMAY
RERA: Gujarat Real Estate (Regulation and Development). (Matters Relating to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority) Rules, 2016

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.811
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 7.689
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 11%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)1,711,947
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)24,218,798

Goa

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Goa Requisition and Acquisition of Property Act, 2017

Urban Development Entity

Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation
Town and Country Planning Department
Goa State Urban Development Agency
Goa State Co Op Housing Finance & Federation
Goa Housing Board
Goa Construction Housing And Finance Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Goa Ashraya Adhar Scheme 2019

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: The Goa Land Development and Building Construction Regulations, 2010
SmartCity: Panaji
PMAY: Govt. of Goa
RERA: Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Appellate Tribunal Members, Officers and Employees Appointment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.062
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.403
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 15%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)251,362
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)645,835

Bihar

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Bihar Land Acquisition Rules, 2007
Land Pooling Policy, 2019 – BIADA, Bihar

Urban Development Entity

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd
Urban Development Department
Bihar State Housing Cooperative Federation Limited
Bihar State Housing Board

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Affordable Housing and Slum Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Policy 2017
Bihar Awas Yojana, 2020
Bihar Slum Policy

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Building Byelaws 2014
SmartCity: Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Biharsharif, Patna
PMAY: Urban Development and Housing Department
RERA: Bihar Real Estate (Regulation and Debelopment) regulations, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.337
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.623
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 21%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)2,464,626
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)Data not Available

Arunachal Pradesh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Settlement Act, (hereinafter referred as LARR Act), 2013
Arunachal Pradesh (Land Settlement and Records) (Amendment) Act, 2019

Urban Development Entity

Arunachal Pradesh Infrastructural Development Corporation Limited
Department of Town Planning, Arunachal Pradesh
Department of Urban Development and Housing, Arunachal Pradesh
‘Arunachal Pradesh Housing Board

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: Arunachal Pradesh Building Bye Laws, 2010
SmartCity: Pasighat, Itanagar
PMAY: Department of Urban Development and Housing, Arunachal Pradesh

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.012
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 1.075
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 1%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)Data not Available
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)Data not Available

Andhra Pradesh

Land Assembly/Land Consolidation

Andhra Pradesh Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2014
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Policy, 2014

Urban Development Entity

A.P.Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Directorate of Town and Country Planning, government of Andhra Pradesh
‘Andhra Pradesh Housing Federation Limited
‘Andhra Pradesh State Housing Board
Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL)
Andhra Pradesh Rajiv Swagruha Corporation Limited

State Housing Policies and Schemes

Andhra Pradesh Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy
Andhra Pradesh State Affordable Housing Policy, 2015
YSR Housing Scheme
NTR Housing Scheme
Rajiv Swagruha Scheme

Supporting Mechanism/Schemes by union govt.

Building Bye-Laws/Rules: The Andhra Pradesh Building Rules – 2017
SmartCity: Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati
PMAY: Andhra Pradesh Township Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited as Nodal Agency for implementing the PMAY(Urban) in Andhra Pradesh
RERA: Andhra Pradesh Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Riles, 2017

Energy

Status of ENS: implementation process is yet to start
Building Energy Saving Targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 0.618
Total Energy saving targets (in Mtoe) by 2031: 3.85
% of building energy saving potential to total saving potential: 16%
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under GRIHA (sq. feet)4,326,214
Total builtup area of Buildings registered under LEED (sq. ft)1,076,391

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