Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Rs 10,900 crore scheme replacing FAME-II to promote adoption of electric vehicles. Provides demand incentives for e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and supports EV charging infrastructure deployment.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 11 September 2024
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAIMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable Energy
Key Stakeholders
CommutersTrucking IndustryRailways EmployeesPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Mr. Ponmudi’s son Gowtham Sigamani has been fielded in Tirukoilur Assembly constituency, which elected Mr. Ponmondi in the 2021 elections. Vinod Gandhi, the son of Mr. Gandhi, is contesting from the Ranipet constituency
The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and the Opposition AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, remain the major players. But NTK leader Seeman and actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay threaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades