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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra announces new policy to boost EV battery recycling and manufacturing
In accordance with the latest Govt Resolution (GR) issued on the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, the state on Friday announced plans to encourage the establishment of adequate recycling centres for electric vehicle batteries while simultaneously promoting the production of new batteries and electric vehicles in Maharashtra. The GR specifies that special emphasis will be placed on the collection of used electric vehicle batteries from charging stations, battery swapping centres , authorised dealers, and similar facilities. Potential locations identified for these recycling centres include the Mumbai Metropolitan Region , Pune, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Directions contained in the GR, under the aegis of the urban development department , advise local municipal bodies to designate convenient locations within their jurisdiction for the collection of used electric vehicle batteries. These may consist of charging stations, battery swapping centres, authorised dealers, and service centres. They are also advised to identify and reserve areas near solid waste processing and disposal centres for the development of battery segregation and disposal facilities. Collaboration with nearby recycling facilities is encouraged to guarantee the safe collection, segregation, and reuse of electric vehicle batteries. The new policy sets out that the govt aims to attract investors for building a strong system for electric vehicle production in Maharashtra. Industries ranging from large to micro enterprises that establish manufacturing units for electric vehicles, their batteries, and other components will be eligible for various incentives. The GR states these benefits will be managed by the industry department, which will issue the necessary guidelines. Further, the policy mandates that all new residential buildings in Mumbai and throughout the state must designate a dedicated charging hub for collective electric vehicle charging. This provision requires the approval of at least 50per cent of the members of the housing society and adherence to all safety and operational standards, with space set aside for shared electric vehicle charging. Likewise, at least 50per cent of parking spaces in all new commercial developments are to be made suitable for electric vehicle charging, with the infrastructure for future charging points to be installed as per the GR. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that the govt would be requesting municipal corporations in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of Maharashtra to earmark 1per cent of their budget for the creation of EV infrastructure. He added that petrol pumps in city areas would be required to implement mandatory 5 EV charging points rather than merely departmental stores, cautioning that a robust charging infrastructure is necessary for the success of any state govt EV policy. The policy further targets 30per cent of new vehicle registrations to be electric vehicles in the coming years, with specific targets of 40per cent for two and three wheelers, 30per cent for cars/SUVs, 50per cent for aggregator cabs like Ola and Uber, and 15per cent for private buses. A senior official asserted that by 2030, the aim is to reduce 325 tons of PM 2.5 emissions and 1 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in Maharashtra.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt to charge lower land conversion rates for Sindhi refugees
Mumbai: In a major concession to Sindhi refugees, the state govt has decided to charge 2.5% of the Ready Reckoner (RR) Rate of the property in their possession to convert to freehold if it is residential and 5% if commercial. Further, 2.5% of the RR Rate will be required to be paid for residential properties for every violation and 5% for commercial in case of violations. The scheme for refugees will be available for one year. The Govt Resolution announcing the Special Amnesty Scheme - 2025, issued Thursday by the state revenue dept, has sparked outrage among residents on leasehold lands. "At present, the govt has offered to convert our Occupancy Class II lands, popularly known as collector's land, and leasehold lands to freehold. The rate of conversion is fixed at 10% of the RR Rate for cooperative housing societies, 15-25% for other residential plots, and 50% for commercial plots. This is unjust. The govt decision will provide major relief to refugee families facing land conversion and violation regularisation issues, but there cannot be such a huge discrimination between Indian citizens born here and refugees," said Salil Rameschandra, president, Federation of Grantees of Govt Lands. Rameshchandra said there are 22,000 cooperative housing societies across the state, many over 50 years old. "Residents are unable to pay even the 10% RR Rate for conversion of their land to freehold... Govt must rethink the conversion rate." — Clara Lewis
