Karnataka has received the approval for purchase of electric vehicles from the Department of Heavy Industries of the Union Government under FAME India Scheme.
The scheme launched in 2015 under the National Electric Mobility Mission aims at promoting eco-friendly vehicles in the country.The state will purchase 40 electric buses, 100 four wheelers and 500 three wheelers at maximum of 60 percent subsidy under the scheme.
The subsidy support is also provided for setting up electricity charging infrastructure across Bengaluru.
The electric vehicles to ply in the city as public transport will protect the environment, save fossil fuel and ensure public health.
