With reference to the DURGA E-Auto Scheme launched by the Delhi government, consider the following statements: 1. Beneficiaries receive a Rs 50,000 incentive under the EV Policy 2026. 2. The scheme allocates 130 electric autos specifically for women. 3. The scheme provides a total of 1,500 electric autos to beneficiaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Delhi government launches DURGA E-Auto Scheme to provide 1,300 electric autos

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 11 October 2026

Inclusive green mobility and gender mainstreaming: a GS3 and Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

The Delhi government launched the DURGA E-Auto Scheme to provide 1,300 electric autos, specifically targeting women and transgender persons to promote inclusive green mobility.

Background

The scheme provides 1,170 electric autos for women and 130 for transgender persons across 13 districts in Delhi. Beneficiaries receive a Rs 50,000 incentive under the EV Policy 2026, with applications processed via an NIC online portal.

Facts for Prelims

FactDURGA E-Auto Scheme provides a total of 1,300 electric autos.
Fact1,170 autos are allocated for women and 130 for transgender persons.
FactBeneficiaries receive a Rs 50,000 incentive under the EV Policy 2026.
BodyThe National Informatics Centre (NIC) is responsible for processing applications via an online portal.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the DURGA E-Auto Scheme launched by the Delhi government, consider the following statements:

Beneficiaries receive a Rs 50,000 incentive under the EV Policy 2026.
The scheme allocates 130 electric autos specifically for women.
The scheme provides a total of 1,500 electric autos to beneficiaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme allocates 1,170 autos for women and 130 for transgender persons. Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme provides a total of 1,300 electric autos.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how targeted electric vehicle schemes can promote inclusive economic growth for marginalized communities while achieving urban sustainability goals.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Gender-inclusive mobility: Reducing barriers to entry for women in the transport sector
Digital governance: Leveraging NIC portals to reduce intermediary corruption in subsidy distribution
Environmental transition: Balancing rapid EV adoption with infrastructure readiness in high-density urban zones

Keywords: Inclusive growth · Green mobility · E-mobility · Digital public infrastructure · Gender mainstreaming

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