Cabinet’s crucial decision under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel
08-Jul-2022
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The Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicle Policy 2022 received the approval of the cabinet to encourage the use of electric vehicles
A network of EV charging stations to be installed statewide
Charging points to be established in residential colonies, shopping malls, petrol pumps, and under flyovers
Raipur: During a cabinet meeting presided by the Chief Minister, the Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicles Policy 2022 was sanctioned. This policy will provide relief to the citizens of the state from the ever-increasing prices of petrol and diesel, and also ensure a worthy contribution towards keeping the environment clean.
The Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicles Policy 2022 entails the promotion of the use of both commercial and non-commercial electric vehicles. Under this policy, the purchase and discount facilities on two-wheeler, three-wheeler, four-wheeler, goods-carrier, passenger vehicles, and all other categories of electric vehicles will be covered. According to this policy, a network of charging stations will be established to enable easy charging of the electric vehicles. EV owners will be provided charging stations at specified distances in state and national highways.
Under the Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicles Policy 2022, public and private operators will be invited to set up charging and battery swapping stations at state and national highways in all cities of the state for Public Charging Infrastructure. Land will be provided at minimum rents for setting up these charging stations. The list of places for setting up charging stations will be prepared by the State EV Development Corporation. Petrol pumps located in highways will be encouraged to set up fast charging stations. Charging infrastructure will be established under Municipal Corporation flyovers for two-wheeler vehicles along with provision for free or priority parking. Charging points will also be installed in the parking areas of Government offices. The electricity bills for the charging stations will be decided by the Electricity Regulatory Commission. Vehicle owners will be encouraged to convert their old vehicles into electric vehicles by installing an electric kit in them.
The necessary infrastructure required to charge electric vehicles has also been included in this policy, under which private and public charging stations will be set up. The owners of residential and non-residential buildings will be encouraged to establish charging stations. People willing to set up charging points will be eligible for grants to purchase private charging points. The expenses involved in establishing the charging points will be compensated through the electricity bill. The provisions related to the charging stations and parking facilities in Housing Board, residential committees, shopping malls, and commercial buildings built after the implementation of the policy will be included under the residential policy.
