PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme
Vehicles which are registered as “Motor Vehicle” as per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) will only be eligible for incentives. Vehicles fitted with only advanced batteries and satisfying performance criteria will only be eligible under the Scheme.
Revamping Vehicle Emission Standards: Tamil Nadu’s New Draft Amendments
The proposed amendments focus on two primary rules related to the establishment of emission test stations
Enhancing Mobility for Persons with Disabilities: Free Travel Facilities in Nagaland
The Transport Department emphasized the importance of accessible transportation, stating that bus stops, railway stations, and airports must adhere to accessibility standards. These standards ensure that facilities such as parking spaces, toilets, ticketing counters, and machines are compliant with the needs of individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments.
New Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The guidelines apply to manufacturers, owners, and operators of EV charging stations located in public, semi-public, and private areas. They also extend to power utilities and central and state agencies. These guidelines aim to promote the adoption of EVs by creating a robust and accessible charging network.
Delhi-NCR Gears Up for Winter with Revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
Stage II (“Very Poor” AQI) now mandates dual-fuel mode or retrofitted emission controls for larger diesel generators (62 kW – 800 kW). Stage III (“Severe” AQI) imposes a complete ban on specific dust-generating C&D activities across the entire NCR. It also restricts specified means of transportation.
New National Transit Pass System (NTPS) Rolling Out in Goa: What You Need to Know
The Government of Goa on September 12th 2024 issued a notification regarding the implementation of the National Transit Pass System (NTPS).
Updates to National Highways Fee Collection Rules: What You Need to Know
National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Amendment Rules are set to modernize the fee collection system and introduce new technologies for a more efficient process.
New TRQ Allocation: 8606 Metric Tonnes of Raw Cane Sugar to be Exported to USA in FY 2025
The notification regarding the Allocation of 8606 Metric Tonnes Raw Value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar to USA and TRQ scheme for US Fiscal Year 2025.
Enhanced Parking Fees For Private Vehicles In Delhi
The Commission has issued a directive to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) to comprehensively review and revise parking charges in their respective jurisdictions. The strict implementation of these revised charges should be completed across Delhi by November 1, 2024.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launches the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program or Vehicle Scrapping Policy
To promote the scrapping of privately owned Commercial & Passenger Vehicles and replace the old polluting fleet with the less polluting newer fleet, commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle manufacturers have shown a willingness to offer discounts for a limited period of two years and one year respectively.
