India, Dec. 13 -- New Delhi

Large-scale charging infrastructure, battery recycling and last-mile mobility options form the cornerstone of Delhi's revised Electric Vehicle Policy draft, officials aware of the matter said, following a review meet held by chief minister Rekha Gupta with transport minister Pankaj Singh and urban development minister Ashish Sood on Friday.

Officials said that the draft has been reworked with significant additions, particularly a detailed framework for recycling and scientific disposal of EV batteries, an aspect that had no clear provisions in the previous policy.

"An EV battery has a life of around eight years and the city needs a full chain of recycling facilities. A detailed plan for handling, replacement...