Bhubaneswar: Over 2.19 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) are registered and running in Odisha, Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena told the Assembly on Thursday.

He was responding to a query from MLA Padma Lochan Panda. ADVERTISEMENT

Jena further informed that various government departments and agencies have so far procured 680 electric vehicles. “Incentives amounting to Rs 340.95 crore have been disbursed under different categories to encourage wider adoption of EVs,” he said.

The Minister further informed the House that 12 electric vehicle charging stations are currently functional in Bhubaneswar. He also mentioned that additional benefits will be announced once the new Electric Vehicle Policy receives official approval.

According to the draft Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV)

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