Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The state government is likely to provide subsidies on pollution-free vehicles. The Transport department has submitted a proposal to the government for allowing subsidy on e-vehicles to attract the customers and soon the Cabinet is likely to approve the proposal soon.
According to the reports, it has been proposed to extend 15% subsidy on two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers with the maximum amount not exceeding Rs 5,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 100,000 respectively.
The department has also proposed to provide an interest-free loans for electric vehicles to state government employees and incentives to government departments and PSUs for hiring such vehicles. The proposal includes subsidised parking fees for such vehicles in the municipal areas and battery charging facility in parking places.
