Telangana launches ₹200 crore scheme to convert autos to EVs
The Telangana government has launched a ₹200-crore scheme to subsidize the conversion of petrol and diesel autorickshaws into electric vehicles. The initiative aims to promote eco-friendly transport by providing financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lakh per vehicle.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant state-level effort to reduce urban pollution and transition the public transport sector toward sustainable energy.
The Telangana government’s policy push for an environment-friendly mode of transport came a step closer to reality with the Transport Department, on Thursday, issuing a GO setting in motion a ₹200-crore scheme to facilitate the conversion or replacement of 18,766 petrol and diesel-powered autorickshaws with electric vehicles in the Telangana Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area.
The move is part of the Telangana Autorickshaw Electric Conversion Scheme-2026, which in turn is a part of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam. The policy envisages that autos be given a choice between retrofitting their existing vehicles with government-approved electric kits, and buying new electric autorickshaws after surrendering their old vehicles. Beneficiaries will receive financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lakh in each case.
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