Local Manufacturing Of Ev Components

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 149 ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025 LOCAL MANUFACTURING OF EV COMPONENTS

149. DR. BHIM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) whether local manufacturing of Electric Vehicle (EV) components is being prioritized under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)Scheme;

(b) if so, the details of domestic Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that have been provided support;

(c) whether the scheme has given a boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, if so, whether Government has any plans or is considering the establishment of companies for manufacturing EV components in Bihar? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI H.D. KUMARASWAMY)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *******STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 149 FOR 01.08.2025 ASKED BY DR. BHIM SINGH REGARDING “LOCAL MANUFACTURING OF EV COMPONENTS”

(a): Yes, local manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) components is being prioritized under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme through the implementation of a Phased Manufacturing Programme

(PMP), which mandates domestic manufacturing of specified components in a phased manner.

(b): The scheme does not provide any incentives to manufacturers of EV components. The PM E-DRIVE scheme supports buyers/ purchasers of EVs through reduction in upfront purchase price. The OEMs pass on the incentives to EV buyers and claim the amount subsequently from the Government.

(c): The focus on domestic manufacturing under PM E-DRIVE has provided a significant boost to the objectives of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

The EVs and their components are manufactured by private sector companies. Under the Scheme, the Government does not have any plans to establish companies for manufacturing EV components anywhere in the country, including Bihar.

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