PIL in Delhi HC seeks expansion of FAME scheme, inclusion of hydrogen-powered vehicles

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Delhi High Court seeking directions to the centre for expansion of benefits and incentives under phase II of faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India (FAME) scheme for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric automobiles.

The petition sought directions to the respondent to extend hydrogen energy infrastructure and make fuel cell electric vehicles eligible for incentives under the FAME India Phase II scheme so that the allocated budget towards the adoption of e-mobility in India could be achieved faster to benefit the public.