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2 July 2026

MCD electric vehicles usage

This incident serves as a practical case study for illustrating issues of administrative apathy, wastage of public funds, and lack of accountability in governance, which are relevant for GS4 and GS2 ethics and governance answers.

1 min read Day 6 of 10 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) currently possesses 75 electric vehicles (EVs) that were procured in 2017.
  • These 75 EVs have remained unused for a period of eight years.
  • The vehicles are currently stored in the basement of the MCD headquarters.
  • An administrative probe has been initiated by the municipal authorities to investigate the status and non-utilization of these assets.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 10 in Delhi Draft EV Policy 2.0, which has been running since 28 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in the adoption and operational sustainability of electric vehicles within municipal governance frameworks in India. How can urban local bodies ensure the effective utilization of green assets to meet national emission reduction targets? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) regarding the implementation of sustainable transport initiatives like the adoption of electric vehicles?

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