EV Charging Infrastructure Under Pradhan Mantri E-drive Scheme

**Executive Summary** This document presents the response from the Ministry of Heavy Industries to unstarred question number 2307 regarding the EV Charging Infrastructure under the Pradhan Mantri E-Drive Scheme, answered on December 19, 2025. It details the institutional framework, approved investment, priorities for network expansion, and operational mechanisms for EV charging stations. Key action items are for eligible entities to submit proposals through designated nodal agencies. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Financial Allocation:** * Rs. 2,000 crore allocated under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme. * Funding is for deploying public EV charging infrastructure, including EV PCS, Battery Swapping Stations, and Battery Charging Stations, across India in metros, smart cities, and major cities. * **Eligibility for Proposals:** * Government of India Ministries/Departments, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), States/Union Territories, and their PSUs can submit proposals. * Proposals must be submitted through nodal agencies designated by the concerned Ministry or State/UT. * **Implementation:** * Implementation can be undertaken directly by the concerned entities or through engagement of Charge Point Operators (CPOs). * The scheme provides capital subsidies for upstream infrastructure and EVSE (charger), with subsidies up to 100% based on location category. * **Operational Guidelines:** * Operational guidelines for deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE scheme have been issued on September 26, 2025. * These guidelines outline priorities and criteria for expanding the EV charging network in metros and smart cities. * The guidelines also outline mechanisms and measures to ensure effective operation and continuous monitoring of charging stations. **Impact Analysis** **Government of India Ministries/Departments, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), States/Union Territories, and their PSUs** * **Impact:** * They have an opportunity to access allocated funds for establishing and expanding EV charging infrastructure. * **Action Required:** * Submit proposals for installation of EV PCS through the designated nodal agencies. **Nodal Agencies** * **Impact:** * Serve as the conduit for proposal submission from various entities. * **Action Required:** * Aggregate demand for EV PCS. **Charge Point Operators (CPOs)** * **Impact:** * Potentially engaged for the implementation of EV charging infrastructure. * **Action Required:** * Engage with the concerned entities to implement infrastructure.

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