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Delhi Flags Off 300 E-Buses, Reopens EV Subsidy Portal

22 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSDelhi Flags Off300 E-Buses,Reopens EVSubsidy Portal22 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Delhi added 300 electric buses to its roads and reopened the portal for EV incentives, which had been shut for a long period.

Key facts

  • Leader: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
  • Buses: 300 electric buses flagged off.
  • Portal: the EV incentive portal restarted after remaining closed since 2023.
  • Dues: ₹24 crore in pending subsidies to be paid.
  • Recipients: 12,877 beneficiaries.
  • Mode: direct benefit transfer (DBT).

Exam angle

  • Figures to remember: 300 e-buses, ₹24 crore, 12,877 beneficiaries.
  • Portal had been closed since 2023.
  • Payment method: DBT.

Test yourself

1. How many electric buses did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flag off in March 2026?

The notes state 300 electric buses were flagged off.

2. Since which year had Delhi's EV incentive portal remained closed before it was restarted?

The portal had been closed since 2023.

3. How will the pending EV subsidies of ₹24 crore be paid to the 12,877 beneficiaries in Delhi?

They will be disbursed through direct benefit transfer (DBT).

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 21 & 22 March 2026 (16 topics).

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