The Cabinet, in its meeting today, discussed possible policies that could encourage introduction of environmentally friendly vehicles in the country.
The Cabinet specifically discussed possible policies like reducing import duty on or giving a subsidy for environmentally friendly vehicles imported in to the Maldives.
The Cabinet decided to study the impacts such policies could have on government budget before setting out specific policies.
The Cabinet members also underscored that such policies would help realise government’s carbon neutral plan and lessen dependency on fossil fuel.
