Chief Ministers Green Taxi Scheme

DETAILS The Chief Minister’s Green Taxi Scheme, part of the CM-ELEVATE Program by the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, promotes clean mobility and green entrepreneurship in the Greater Shillong Planning Area (GSPA). The scheme targets pollution reduction, electric vehicle adoption, and support for individuals, SHGs, and cooperatives. Entrepreneurs can receive up to 50% financial support on a vehicle’s on-road cost—5% by the entrepreneur and 45% by the Government—including EMI subsidy, branding assistance, and scrappage incentives. Implemented by the Urban Affairs Department with loans facilitated by partner banks, the scheme covers select Tata EV models with a ₹5 lakh subsidy cap. It aims to improve air quality, encourage sustainable transport, and contribute to Meghalaya’s $16 billion economy vision by 2032. BENEFITS 50% of on-road vehicle cost supported (5% by the entrepreneur, 45% by the Government of Meghalaya) 5% EMI co-payment support for 12 months (conditional on minimum 1500 km/month traffic compliance) Credit linkage through partnered banks (MRB, MCAB, SBI, Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank) Branding cost of vehicle borne by the Government (one-time) Waiver of registration charges up to ₹1 lakh under Meghalaya Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2025 Rebate on motor vehicle tax up to 15% for scrapping old diesel/petrol taxis Total maximum subsidy capped at ₹5,00,000 per vehicle EMI subsidy provided monthly for one year based on usage and compliance ELIGIBILITY For Individual: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya. The applicant must be between 18 and 58 years of age. The applicant must hold a valid driving license. The applicant must be a resident of the Greater Shillong Planning Area (GSPA). The applicant must not be a credit defaulter with any bank. For Registered Entities The entity must provide a valid Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate, as applicable. The entity must be a recognized and registered taxicab operator, organization, Self Help Group (SHG), or cooperative based in the Greater Shillong Planning Area (GSPA). The entity must have a registered office or a license to operate city taxis in the Greater Shillong Planning Area. The entity must not be a credit defaulter with any bank.  Exclusions Individuals Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following: i. Individuals currently employed either on a full time or contractual basis under the State or Central Government, as well as those retired and receiving a Government pension, along with their immediate family members (spouse, parents, and unmarried sons or daughters up to 30 years of age), provided that such sons or daughters are neither dependent nor employed (full time or contractual) under the State or Central Government. ii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MDCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in Government. iii. Registered class-1 contractors. iv. Consultants who are currently engaged with State or Central Government. Registered Entities Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following: i. State and Central Government employees. ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc. iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics, such as MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government. iv. Registered class-1 contractors. v. Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature shall not be ordinarily considered. vi. Consultants who are currently engaged with the state or central government.