CM Punjab bike scheme apply online last date Punjab Government Offers Rs. 100,000 to Promote Electric Bikes
The Punjab government has started a new program to encourage people to switch from petrol bikes to electric bikes. Under the Chief Minister’s Green Credit Program, those who buy a new electric bike can get up to Rs. 100,000 as a reward.
Who Can Apply?
People who buy an electric bike after December 2024 can apply for this program. To apply, you must provide:
Date when you bought the bike
Name of the company and model of the bike
Bike’s registration number
Chassis number
Copy of the registration book
Clear pictures of the bike
A representative from the program will come and verify the details in person. If everything is correct, you will get the first payment of Rs. 50,000.
Second Payment – Based on Usage
To get the second Rs. 50,000, you need to connect your electric bike to the Green Credit mobile app. You must drive the bike for 6,000 kilometers within 6 months of registration. After reaching this target, you will receive the second payment.
Program Goals
The government plans to convert: 2,000 petrol bikes
250 other vehicles to electric in this fiscal year.
This change is expected to reduce 8,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. The bigger goal is to make 30% of Punjab’s transport electric by 2030, which will cut transport pollution by 20%.
Important Note
Only new electric bikes are eligible for the reward. Retrofitted petrol bikes (old petrol bikes converted to electric) are not allowed in this scheme.
This program is a step toward cleaner air and a greener future for Punjab.