Switch Delhi Campaign

Switch Delhi Campaign

Subject: Economy

Context: The Delhi Govt has started “Switch Delhi” campaign to nudge people to adopt electric vehicles amidst India switching to electric mode for sustainable development.

Concept:

• It will educate people about the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) and urge them to make a switch
• It is to spread awareness about the Delhi government’s electric vehicle policy and the various benefits being offered to those who make the switch
• informing, encouraging, and motivating each and every person in Delhi to switch from polluting vehicles to zero-emission electric vehicles
• Earlier, Delhi became the first state/UT which launched the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy in August 2020 with aim of 25% electric vehicles by 2024.
• Road tax and registration fees have also been made completely free and tenders have been floated to develop 100 public charging stations across the city.