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Transport & Infrastructure; Business & Entrepreneurship

Chief Ministers Green Taxi Scheme

The scheme promotes clean mobility and electric vehicle adoption in the Greater Shillong Planning Area, while supporting green entrepreneurship and sustainable transport through financial incentives.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 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

Who can apply

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.; 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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What are the objectives of the scheme?

The scheme targets pollution reduction, encourages electric vehicle adoption, supports individuals, SHGs, and cooperatives, improves air quality, and contributes to Meghalaya’s $16 billion economy vision by 2032.

What financial support does the scheme provide?

Entrepreneurs can receive up to 50% financial support on a vehicle’s on-road cost—5% by the entrepreneur and 45% by the Government of Meghalaya. This includes EMI subsidies, branding assistance, and scrappage incentives, with a maximum subsidy capped at ₹5,00,000 per vehicle.

Are there any conditions for EMI subsidies?

Yes, the scheme provides 5% EMI co-payment support for 12 months, conditional on the vehicle achieving a minimum of 1,500 km per month in usage compliance, ensuring effective operation and service.

Is there any support for vehicle branding?

Yes, the branding cost of the vehicle is borne entirely by the Government of Meghalaya as a one-time benefit to promote visibility and awareness of the green taxi initiative.

Are there scrappage benefits under the scheme?

Under the Meghalaya Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2025, registration charges are waived up to ₹1 lakh, and a rebate of up to 15% on motor vehicle tax is provided for scrapping old diesel or petrol taxis.

Who can apply as an individual entrepreneur?

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya, between 18 and 58 years of age, hold a valid driving license, reside in the Greater Shillong Planning Area, and not be a credit defaulter with any bank.

Can retired government employees apply?

No, individuals currently employed or retired and receiving a government pension, along with their immediate family members, are not ordinarily considered eligible under the scheme.

Are political figures eligible to apply?

Individuals whose work involves politics, such as MLAs, MPs, MDCs, or those seeking similar positions in Government, are not ordinarily considered eligible.

Can existing taxi operators benefit from the scheme?

Yes, recognized and registered taxi operators, SHGs, cooperatives, or organizations operating in GSPA are eligible, provided they meet the registration and credit requirements.

How does the scheme support sustainable transport?

By promoting electric vehicle adoption and replacing old diesel/petrol taxis with EVs, the scheme reduces air pollution, lowers carbon emissions, and encourages eco-friendly mobility across GSPA.