Heavy Industry Ministry extends validity of FAME II certification

The Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Department of Heavy Industry has extended the validity of FAME II certificates for all vehicle models (electric 2-, 3- and 4-wheelers) under FAME II scheme.

As per the notification, the FAME II eligibility certificates issued by testing agencies and approval models of electric vehicles was valid up to March 31, 2021. The approved models under the scheme were required to submit re-validation certificates for availing demand incentives under the FAME II scheme. The extension will help OEMs who had not been able to clear their inventory due to the ongoing situation in the country.

Commenting on the move, Sohinder Gill, director general, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) said: “We thank the government for accepting our request and extending the validity of FAME II certification for one year from the date of issuance.  This measure would provide much relief to OEMs who were unable to sell their inventory till March 31, 2021. We are awaiting the government's decision on the other important policy interventions to support e-mobility. Few initiatives that can catalyse a significant growth in electric vehicles are – starting a major EV awareness campaign across India, mandating delivery vehicles to convert to electric and extension of FAME 2 by another 3 years. An early decision and announcement of these measures would attract investments into the sector and help in the development of the local supply chain.”