A total of 117 number of EV public charging stations - 28th July 2026 - Ministry of Heavy Industries - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary This report details the progress of electric vehicle (EV) penetration and infrastructure development in Northeastern India under the FAME-II scheme, which operated from 2019 to 2024. As of July 2026, 88 of the 117 sanctioned public charging stations in Assam are operational, with an additional 198 chargers being installed across the region via Oil Marketing Companies. The document highlights that ₹134.13 crore in subsidies has been disbursed for over 20,000 EVs registered in the Northeast.

Key Points / Main Content

• EV Infrastructure Development

  • A total of 117 EV public charging stations (EVPCS) were sanctioned for Assam, with 88 stations confirmed operational as of July 1, 2026.
  • 198 additional EV chargers are currently being installed across the Northeast through Oil Marketing Companies.
  • Charger distribution includes: Assam (117), Meghalaya (29), Nagaland (23), Manipur (14), Mizoram (7), Tripura (5), and Arunachal Pradesh (3).

• Vehicle Sales Data (2022-2024)

  • Total EVs sold in the Northeast region reached 18,986 units between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 financial years.
  • Assam led the region with 10,990 total sales, followed by Tripura with 6,767 sales.
  • States such as Nagaland (6) and Sikkim (9) recorded the lowest sales figures in the region during this period.

• FAME-II Subsidy and Incentives

  • The FAME-II scheme was implemented on a Pan-India basis from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024, without specific state-wise budget allocations.
  • Total incentives disbursed to 20,855 EV buyers in the Northeast amounted to ₹134.13 crore.
  • The Northeast region accounts for 1.29% of the total incentivized vehicles and 2.04% of the total incentive amount disbursed across India.

• Policy and Framework Limitations

  • According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, there is no existing framework for EV penetration under the recently launched Modified UDAN Scheme.

Impact Analysis

EV Buyers in Northeastern States Impact: Buyers in the region have benefited from financial incentives, with over 20,000 vehicles incentivized to the value of ₹134.13 crore. Action Required: Buyers must ensure their vehicles are registered within the region to qualify for subsidies under the applicable incentive frameworks.

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) Impact: These companies are the primary implementers for the newly sanctioned charging infrastructure. Action Required: OMCs must complete the installation of the 198 sanctioned EV chargers across the specified Northeastern states.

Ministry of Heavy Industries / Government Bodies Impact: Responsible for the oversight of the FAME-II scheme and the operationalization of sanctioned charging stations. Action Required: Monitor the transition of sanctioned charging stations to operational status, particularly the remaining 29 stations in Assam.