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FAME India Scheme

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	The government of India formulated the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &amp;) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme in 2015 under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020.</div>
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	The scheme aims to promote the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and ensure sustainable growth through subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs). The FAME scheme also intends to mitigate the issue of pollution and enforce the use of renewable energy sources for transportation needs.</div>

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	<strong>The scheme aims to provide incentives to:</strong><br />
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		Manufacturers involved in the development of electric vehicles</li>
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		Manufacturers involved in the development of lithium-ion batteries and electric motors</li>
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	<strong>It focuses on four areas of development;</strong><br />
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		Technology development</li>
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		Demand creation</li>
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		Pilot projects</li>
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		Charging infrastructure</li>
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	<strong>Phase-wise implementation of scheme</strong><br />
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	Phase I of FAME scheme was initiated between 2015 and 2019 to induct affordable and efficient electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. Phase II was introduced in 2019 with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over the period of three years to boost faster adoption of EVs as well as to start the installation of necessary charging stations.</div>
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	The scheme has been extended from time to time with the last extension allowed for a period up to March 31, 2024. In Union Budget 2023-24, the government doubled the subsidy outlay of FAME 2 at Rs 5,172 crore, which is 78 per cent more than the previous budget. Towards encouraging the faster adoption of EVs, the FAME II scheme offers 50 per cent more subsidy at Rs 15,000 per kWh on electric bikes and scooters in India.</div>
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	Through the FAME scheme, the government plans to support 1 million e-2Ws, 500,000 e-3Ws, 55,000 4Ws and 7,000 buses. The latest data on the number of vehicles sold and subsidy provided (state-wise) is available on the digital dashboard of the Ministry of Heavy Industries.</div>
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	<strong>Key modalities of FAME</strong><br />
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	The scheme is implemented and monitored by the National Automotive Board under the Department of Heavy Industry.</div>
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	The incentive amount extended under FAME is determined according to different categories of vehicles like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Pure Electric technologies and battery specifications.</div>
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	The official website to gather information about the FAME scheme is https://fame2.heavyindustry.gov.in/.</div>

FAME India Scheme: The scheme aims to promote the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and ensure sustainable growth through subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs)

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Air India on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of its first A350-900 aircraft by way of a finance lease transaction with HSBC through the GIFT City.
This is also the first wide body aircraft to be leased through the GIFT City, the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
In a release, the airline said the transaction was facilitated by its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services Ltd (AIFS) and is also the first financing transaction from the orders for 470 aircraft that were made earlier this year.
Tata Group-owned Air India, which has embarked on an ambitious transformation plan, expects the first A350-900 aircraft to arrive in India by the end of this year.
According to the release, the airline has successfully acquired India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC.
"This landmark transaction marks the beginning of our aircraft leasing business from GIFT IFSC, as AIFS will be the primary Air India Group .

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He announced the decision in a meeting with Delhi Jal Board and Water Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj.
In the meeting, the CM assessed the state of water supply in Delhi, RO-ATMs, Yamuna cleanliness, and the cleaning of the trunk and peripheral sewer systems happening for the first time in Delhi, said a government statement.
Kejriwal requested a detailed plan from the DJB on the complete clean up of the Yamuna by June 2024.
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The fortnight-long campaign was launched on September 15 by the chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board, who administered a cleanliness pledge to all the railway employees at the Rail Bhawan here.
The participants in the campaign are railway employees, passengers and other stakeholders. The campaign aims at fostering a much greener and more eco-friendly railway system.
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The historic club was established on August 15, 1922 and had turned 100 last year.
Endowed with natural beauty, green pastures and colonial-era charm, Roshanara Club, located in north Delhi, has emerged as one of the most prestigious clubs in the country.
"Following court orders, that inter alia upheld its eviction order dated, 12.04.2023, the Delhi Development Authority today evicted and took possession of the premises of Roshanara Club Ltd, the leases for which had expired 11 years back in 2012 and six years back in 2017," the DDA said in a statement.
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