Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II), is a scheme launched by the Government of India to give a boost to development of Electric Vehicles. This is important considering the efforts to combat climate change across the globe.
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OVERVIEW OF FAME INDIA SCHEME
| Name | FAME INDIA SCHEME |
| Full form of FAME | Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles |
| Launched by | the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises |
| Launched on | April 2015 |
| Aim | To boost development of electric vehicles |
| Nodal Ministry | the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises |
| Budget | 10,000 crore |
| Status | Active |
| Sector | Central sector scheme |
| Official website | https://fame2.heavyindustries.gov.in/ |
OBJECTIVE AND BENEFITS OF FAME INDIA SCHEME
Scheme was launched to achieve the goals of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP). Phase I lasted from 2015 to 2019 and Phase II of FAME was launched in 2019 and is expected to be completed by 2022.
HOW TO APPLY
After visiting the official website of the Department of heavy industry, ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises, Government of India, one can apply for Fame India Scheme.
EXTERNAL LINKS
•Benefits of electric vehicle
