Choose a major social or political trend in India (e.g., the rise of electric vehicles, mobile banking growth, or women’s participation in elections). Research key milestones, policy changes, and public adoption rates over time. Design a timeline infographic that visually explains the evolution of the trend.

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Timeline Infographic Report: Rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India

Trend Selected:

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Introduction

India’s transition to electric mobility is a major social, technological, and environmental shift. The push for EVs has been driven by growing concerns about air pollution, fuel import bills, and climate change. This report traces the evolution of the EV movement in India through a timeline of key events, policies, and adoption trends.

Timeline: Key Milestones

2010: National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) announced.
2013: First hybrid car (Toyota Prius) and Mahindra e2o enter Indian market.
2015: FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) launched to provide subsidies.
2017: Government declares intent to make India a 100% EV nation by 2030 (later revised).
2019: FAME II launched with ₹10,000 crore budget over 3 years, targeting 7,000 e-buses, 5 lakh e-3 wheelers, and 10 lakh e-2 wheelers.
2020: Delhi EV Policy launched – offering road tax exemption and purchase incentives.
2021: Ola Electric sets up mega EV plant; Tata Nexon EV becomes bestselling electric car.
2022: Hero MotoCorp and Ather expand electric 2-wheeler segments.
2023: Over 12 lakh EVs sold in India; 60% are electric 2-wheelers.
2024: Union Budget allocates ₹7,500 crore for EV infrastructure and battery manufacturing.

Key Policy Changes

Subsidies: FAME I and II reduced the cost of EVs for consumers and manufacturers.
GST Reduction: Tax on EVs reduced from 12% to 5%.
State-Level EV Policies: Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat launched state EV policies offering subsidies, registration waivers, and charging support.

Public Adoption Trends

2013–2017: EVs were expensive and niche, mostly used in pilot projects.
2018–2021: Rapid growth of electric scooters and commercial e-rickshaws.
2022–2024: Mainstream adoption across cities and growing interest in electric four-wheelers and delivery fleets (e.g., Amazon, Zomato).

Infographic Description

While an actual image isn’t possible here, this is how the infographic should be structured:

X-axis: Timeline (2010 to 2025)
Y-axis: Milestones categorized by Technology, Policy, and Adoption
Icons for cars, scooters, buses, battery plants, and charging stations
Color-coded bubbles or arrows indicating major launches, schemes, or data points

Conclusion

India’s EV movement has evolved from policy vision to public reality. As infrastructure, affordability, and awareness continue to grow, the country is well on its way to becoming a major electric mobility market. A timeline infographic helps readers visualize this shift in a clear, structured format, combining storytelling and data effectively.