<p>The Telangana government has launched a sweeping initiative to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by announcing a complete exemption from road tax and registration fees for all EVs purchased and registered within the state through December 31, 2026. This significant policy shift, effective immediately, removes the previous 5,000-vehicle cap on tax benefits, marking a major step toward sustainable transportation in the region.</p>

<p>The announcement came during a Sunday press conference at the Secretariat, where Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, accompanied by Special Chief Secretary (Transport) Vikas Raj and Transport Commissioner Surendra Mohan, revealed that the government order had been issued the previous day. The policy expansion builds upon the state's growing success in EV adoption, with current registrations reaching 1.70 lakh vehicles, representing 5% of all vehicles registered in Telangana.</p>

<p>"This is a crucial step toward our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable Telangana," said Minister Prabhakar, highlighting the policy's role in complementing the existing Telangana Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030. The comprehensive initiative includes various incentives, from tax exemptions to retro-fitment benefits, designed to make EV ownership more attractive to residents.</p>

<p>The government's environmental strategy extends beyond private vehicle ownership. Prabhakar announced plans to replace 3,000 RTC buses with electric alternatives within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, demonstrating a commitment to greening public transportation infrastructure.</p>

<p>Environmental monitoring data supports the timing of this initiative, with Hyderabad currently maintaining a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) of 83, while nearby Patancheru and Sangareddy record levels of 82 and 79 respectively. These relatively favorable conditions present an opportunity to prevent the development of severe air quality issues similar to those experienced in cities like New Delhi.</p>

<p>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have endorsed the initiative as part of their broader vision for urban environmental improvement. The administration is also developing complementary policies, including:<br />
- A new framework for scrapping vehicles older than 15 years<br />
- Implementation of automatic vehicle testing centers<br />
- Enhanced road safety measures</p>

<p>The policy announcement comes amid concerning traffic safety statistics, with approximately 1.50 lakh annual road accident fatalities nationwide and 20 daily casualties in Telangana alone. In response, the government has partnered with an NGO to implement pre-license awareness programs, integrating road safety education into the broader transportation policy framework.</p>

<p>Minister Prabhakar emphasized the generational impact of the initiative, urging citizens to consider EVs not just for immediate financial benefits but as an investment in environmental preservation for future generations. "The choices we make today in transportation will shape the air our children breathe tomorrow," he stated.</p>

<p>The removal of the registration cap signifies the government's confidence in the state's ability to support widespread EV adoption. Previous limitations had restricted tax benefits to 5,000 vehicles, but the new policy acknowledges the growing demand for electric vehicles and the state's commitment to supporting this transition without limitations.</p>


The Telangana government has launched a sweeping initiative to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by announcing a complete exemption from road tax and registration fees for all EVs purchased and registered within the state through December 31, 2026.

The Telangana government has launched a sweeping initiative to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by announcing a complete exemption from road tax and registration fees for all EVs purchased and registered within the state through December 31, 2026. This significant policy shift, effective immediately, removes the previous 5,000-vehicle cap on tax benefits, marking a major step toward sustainable transportation in the region. The announcement came during a Sunday press conference at the Secretariat, where Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, accompanied by Special Chief Secretary (Transport) Vikas Raj and Transport Commissioner Surendra Mohan, revealed that the government order had been issued the previous day. The policy expansion builds upon the state's growing success in EV adoption, with current registrations reaching 1.70 lakh vehicles, representing 5% of all vehicles registered in Telangana. "This is a crucial step toward our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable Telangana," said Minister Prabhakar, highlighting the policy's role in complementing the existing Telangana Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030. The comprehensive initiative includes various incentives, from tax exemptions to retro-fitment benefits, designed to make EV ownership more attractive to residents. The government's environmental strategy extends beyond private vehicle ownership. Prabhakar announced plans to replace 3,000 RTC buses with electric alternatives within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, demonstrating a commitment to greening public transportation infrastructure. Environmental monitoring data supports the timing of this initiative, with Hyderabad currently maintaining a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) of 83, while nearby Patancheru and Sangareddy record levels of 82 and 79 respectively. These relatively favorable conditions present an opportunity to prevent the development of severe air quality issues similar to those experienced in cities like New Delhi. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have endorsed the initiative as part of their broader vision for urban environmental improvement. The administration is also developing complementary policies, including: - A new framework for scrapping vehicles older than 15 years - Implementation of automatic vehicle testing centers - Enhanced road safety measures The policy announcement comes amid concerning traffic safety statistics, with approximately 1.50 lakh annual road accident fatalities nationwide and 20 daily casualties in Telangana alone. In response, the government has partnered with an NGO to implement pre-license awareness programs, integrating road safety education into the broader transportation policy framework. Minister Prabhakar emphasized the generational impact of the initiative, urging citizens to consider EVs not just for immediate financial benefits but as an investment in environmental preservation for future generations. "The choices we make today in transportation will shape the air our children breathe tomorrow," he stated. The removal of the registration cap signifies the government's confidence in the state's ability to support widespread EV adoption. Previous limitations had restricted tax benefits to 5,000 vehicles, but the new policy acknowledges the growing demand for electric vehicles and the state's commitment to supporting this transition without limitations.

Telangana eliminates road tax on EVs through 2026 in major green push

The European union's flagship program to repair damaged nature is now in jeopardy. A vote to approve the legislation on Monday was cancelled because Hungary withdrew its support for the measure. This split over nature policy comes as the latest blow to EU's green agenda.

EU split over nature law, latest blow to green agenda

<p>Even as the West shoves its green climate agenda down the throat of the developing world, it itself keeps on exhibiting sheer hypocrisy as it seeks to widen its dependence on fossil fuels. In the latest instance, Germany is witnessing the dismantling of a large wind farm; only to expand a nearby open-pit lignite coal mine.</p>

<p>German energy giant RWE is undertaking the dismantling work in the western region of North Rhine Westphalia, where one wind turbine has already been dismantled. The company plans to weed out seven more to pave the way for an additional 15m to 20m tonnes of so-called 'brown' coal to be excavated.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;German green policy looking to miss net zero target by 2045</strong></p>

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<p>Brown coal, by the way, is considered one of the most polluting energy sources in the world.</p>

<h2><strong>Expansion of coal field blamed on Ukraine crisis</strong></h2>

<p>RWE and the German government justify the move by saying that it was necessary to steer clear of a massive energy crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It said how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine jeopardised Germany’s energy security and the expansion of the so-called Garzweiler coal fields was required to meet the country’s energy demands.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germanys-skilled-labour-shortage-grows-amid-anti-immigrant-push-626111"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Germany`s skilled labour shortage grows amid anti-immigrant push</strong></a></p>

<p>Germany’s minister for economy and climate action Robert Habeck defended the expansion as the "right decision." According to RWE, the expansion is necessary "due to the energy crisis."</p>

<h2><strong>Expansion of coal field part of a wider deal</strong></h2>

<p>The expansion of the coalfield is being done under a deal brokered last year between RWE and the German government. In return, RWE had promised to completely phase out coal in 2030, eight years before the previous deadline. "It's a good day for climate protection," Habeck said at the time.</p>

<h2><strong>Move invites sharp criticism</strong></h2>

<p>The move to demolish wind farms to make way for more coal excavation has triggered massive criticism by activists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The current climate emergency requires urgent and concerted efforts to accelerate the deployment of every single wind turbine, solar panel and heat pump that we can muster," said Fabian Hübner, a senior campaigner at Beyond Fossil Fuels, a German-based coalition of climate activists.</p>

<p>"Anything that diverts from this critical endeavour, especially the dismantling of renewable energy sources to extract more fossil fuels, must be unequivocally prohibited," he added.</p>

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Even as the West shoves its green climate agenda down the throat of the developing world, it itself keeps on exhibiting sheer hypocrisy as it seeks to widen its dependence on fossil fuels.

Even as the West shoves its green climate agenda down the throat of the developing world, it itself keeps on exhibiting sheer hypocrisy as it seeks to widen its dependence on fossil fuels. In the latest instance, Germany is witnessing the dismantling of a large wind farm; only to expand a nearby open-pit lignite coal mine. German energy giant RWE is undertaking the dismantling work in the western region of North Rhine Westphalia, where one wind turbine has already been dismantled. The company plans to weed out seven more to pave the way for an additional 15m to 20m tonnes of so-called 'brown' coal to be excavated. Watch: German green policy looking to miss net zero target by 2045 × Brown coal, by the way, is considered one of the most polluting energy sources in the world. Expansion of coal field blamed on Ukraine crisis RWE and the German government justify the move by saying that it was necessary to steer clear of a massive energy crisis. It said how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine jeopardised Germany’s energy security and the expansion of the so-called Garzweiler coal fields was required to meet the country’s energy demands. Also read: Germany`s skilled labour shortage grows amid anti-immigrant push Germany’s minister for economy and climate action Robert Habeck defended the expansion as the "right decision." According to RWE, the expansion is necessary "due to the energy crisis." Expansion of coal field part of a wider deal The expansion of the coalfield is being done under a deal brokered last year between RWE and the German government. In return, RWE had promised to completely phase out coal in 2030, eight years before the previous deadline. "It's a good day for climate protection," Habeck said at the time. Move invites sharp criticism The move to demolish wind farms to make way for more coal excavation has triggered massive criticism by activists. "The current climate emergency requires urgent and concerted efforts to accelerate the deployment of every single wind turbine, solar panel and heat pump that we can muster," said Fabian Hübner, a senior campaigner at Beyond Fossil Fuels, a German-based coalition of climate activists. "Anything that diverts from this critical endeavour, especially the dismantling of renewable energy sources to extract more fossil fuels, must be unequivocally prohibited," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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