With an aim to popularise electric vehicles (EVs) in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has entrusted the Urban Development department with the responsibility of setting up of EV charging stations across the state.<\/p>\n
As per the provisions of the policy the department has started the process of extending the Comprehensive Electric Mobility Plan (CEMP) to 17 cities with municipal corporations as soon as possible, under the Smart City Mission.<\/p>\n
As per the EV policy, land will be made available on lease for a period of 10 years to government entities for setting up charging stations. The revenue sharing model prescribed as per the norms of the Ministry of Power will be the basis for the creation of charging . Lease period, revenue sharing rate and other prescribed parameters will be updated from time to time.<\/p>\n
Similarly, land will be provided on lease for a period of 10 years to private entities as well for setting up charging stations through equitable revenue sharing model. The selection of institutions will be made on the basis of the minimum service fee quoted by a firm in tender application forms, which will serve as the bidding parameter so that consumers have to pay the minimum charging fee.<\/p>\n
The private entities will be required to follow other guidelines notified by the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs from time to time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"