The Government of India notified FAME II in April 2019. Approximately 35% of the total amount, i.e, INR 3,545 crores has been allocated towards providing electric bus (e-bus) incentives in order to accelerate deployment efforts. With this increased emphasis on electrification of public transport (e-buses), it is important that we strategically plan the subsidies and deployment efforts to maximise results. ,

This report discusses alternative approaches for procurement of electric buses and provides technical inputs to agencies in their procurement processes.