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700 feedback received on Delhi's draft EV policy; 400 from individuals: Transport minister
Delhi government says about 700 stakeholders submitted feedback on the Draft EV Policy 2026, including around 400 from the general public and 200 from industry, with submissions from schools, NGOs, and government departments. The minister highlighted suggestions on batteries, charging points, and scrapping of old vehicles, among other inputs, to be considered for a robust policy.
Why It Matters
The feedback will shape the final Delhi EV Policy 2026, aiming to accelerate clean mobility and potentially serve as a model for other cities.
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Around 700 stakeholders submit feedback on draft EV policy
May 11, 2026
Transport minister Pankaj Singh said the department received feedback from close to 700 stakeholders, including around 400 from the general public (individuals, vehicle owners, commuters, resident welfare associations, students, delivery riders and gig workers), around 200 submissions from industry stakeholders (OEMs and their associations, EV charging and battery swapping operators, vehicle scrappers, battery recyclers, power discoms and fleet aggregators), and more than 50 submissions from schools, NGOs, think tanks, research institutions, universities, consulting organisations, environmental groups, international organisations, policy advisory bodies, trade associations and civil society organisations. The department also received around a dozen submissions from various government departments, ministries and statutory authorities.
Draft EV Policy 2026 placed in public domain for feedback
April 10, 2026
The Delhi government placed the Draft EV Policy, 2026 in the public domain on April 10, seeking feedback and suggestions from stakeholders within one month.