Bihar Government Revises EV Policy With Focus on Charging Infrastructure and Incentives

The Bihar Government on Wednesday approved amendments to its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, setting a target for electric vehicles to make up at least 30% of all new vehicle sales in the state by 2030.  

As per the PTI reports, the proposal was cleared at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Officials said the revised policy is for reducing vehicular emissions and improving air quality.  

The government also plans to increase the use of electric vehicles in commercial transport and rural mobility. 

Incentives for EV Purchases 

Under the amended policy, incentives will be provided through the ‘Chief Minister Bihar Environment-Friendly Transport Employment Scheme’.  

Financial support through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) will cover the purchase and registration of electric commercial goods vehicles, electric 2-wheelers for women and selected beneficiaries, and non-commercial electric 4-wheelers for women. 

The government said the scheme is expected to support self-employment opportunities linked to commercial electric vehicles. It also seeks to improve transport access for women and increase the use of EVs beyond major urban centres. 

Officials added that the policy places focus on both commercial and personal electric vehicles to improve adoption across categories. 

Charging Network Expansion 

The cabinet also approved financial assistance for setting up EV charging stations under the existing policy framework.  

Bihar may seek additional grants from the Ministry of Heavy Industries under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for developing public charging infrastructure. 

According to transport department officials, the central scheme is intended to support electric mobility and reduce dependence on conventional fuel-based transport systems. 

Other Cabinet Decisions 

Alongside the EV policy amendments, the cabinet approved a rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief for state government employees and pensioners.  

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, DA was increased from 58% to 60%, effective January 1, 2026. 

The cabinet also cleared the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission. Under the programme, around 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students are expected to receive advanced AI training over the next 5 years with support from international institutions and technology partners. 

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Conclusion 

The policy amendments include purchase incentives, charging infrastructure support, and employment-linked measures as Bihar increases its focus on electric mobility and related infrastructure development. 

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