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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 256
ANSWERED ON 21.07.2026
DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION AND UTILISATION GAPS UNDER THE FAME-II
ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCHEME
†256. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the central schemes for the development of electric vehicles in the country;
(b) the details of specific provisions made under these schemes with respect to the Faster Adoption
and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme and the establishment of
charging stations;
(c) the total number of electric vehicles sold under the aegis of these schemes so far;
(d) the major challenges regarding the reach of these electric vehicle schemes; and
(e) the overall impact of these schemes on enhancing electric mobility across the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a) & (b): The details of the schemes implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)
for the development of electric vehicles in the country along with provisions for charging stations
are as under:
(i) Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME
India) Scheme Phase-II: The Government implemented this scheme for a period of five years
from 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2024 with a total budgetary support of ₹11,500 crore. The scheme
provided demand incentive for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-4Ws and grant for e-buses and setting up of EV
public charging stations (EV PCS). FAME-II has supported the sale of approximately 16.72 lakh
electric vehicles, including e-2Ws, e-3Ws, and e-4Ws. In addition, 5,197 electric buses (e-buses)
have been deployed under the Scheme as on 30.06.2026. Further, an amount of ₹912.50 crore was
allocated under the Scheme for the establishment of EVPCS across the country.
(ii) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component
Industry in India (PLI-Auto): The Government notified this scheme for Automobile and Auto
Component Industry in India, on 23.09.2021, for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities for
Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products, including EVs, with a budgetary outlay of
₹25,938 crore.
(iii) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for National Programme on Advanced
Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage : The Government on 09.06.2021 notified the PLI
Scheme for manufacturing of ACC in the country with a budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore. The
scheme aims to establish a competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem for 50 GWh of ACC
batteries.-2-
(iv) PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM EDRIVE)
Scheme: This scheme with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore has been notified on 29.09.2024. This
scheme supports incentivization of approximately 28.30 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) including e-
2W, e-3W, e-Trucks, e-buses and e-Ambulances. Further, grant for EV public charging stations
(EV PCS) and upgradation of testing agencies is also available under this scheme. An allocation
of ₹4,391 crore has been made under the scheme for deployment of 14,028 e-buses out of which
13,800 e-buses have been allocated in seven cities having four million plus population viz. Delhi,
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Surat. Further, 200 e-buses have been
approved for Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. ₹2,000 crore has been allocated for
deployment of EV Public Charging Station on pan India basis.
(v) PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme: This Scheme notified on
28.10.2024, has an outlay of ₹3,435.33 crore and aims to support deployment of more than 38,000
electric buses. The objective of this scheme is to provide payment security to e-bus operators in
case of default by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs).
(vi) Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India
(SPMEPCI) was notified on 15th March, 2024 to promote the manufacturing of electric cars in
India. This scheme requires applicants to invest a minimum of ₹4,150 crore and to achieve a
minimum DVA of 25% at the end of the third year and DVA of 50% at the end of the fifth year.
Further, following initiatives have also been taken up by the Government of India to
increase the use of electric vehicles in the country:–
i. GST on electric vehicles and chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles has been
reduced to 5%.
ii. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced that battery-operated vehicles
will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit requirements.
iii. MoRTH issued advisory to states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce
the initial cost of EVs.
(c): Number of EVs supported under MHI’s schemes as on 30.06.2026, are as under:
Scheme FAME-I FAME-II PM E-DRIVE PLI Auto & Auto
(Sold) Scheme (Sold) Components (Sold)
No. of EVs 2.80 lakh 16.72 lakh 26.59 lakh ~21.30 lakh
supported /sold (up to 31.03.2026)
(d): EVs have been adopted across the country and no major challenge was observed.
(e): Supported by these initiatives/ schemes, the EV adoption has seen a multifold increase, rising
from 0.08% in FY 2015-16 to 8.26% in FY 2025-26.
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