**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's initiatives to promote electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Tier 2 cities and non-metropolitan areas, as of July 29, 2025.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has allocated ₹2,000 crore under the PM-eDrive Scheme for the establishment of EV Public Charging Stations (PCS) across India, including Tier 2 cities in Tamil Nadu. As of April 1, 2025, there are 4,625 operational EV charging stations in Tier 2 cities. The installation of charging stations is considered a demand-driven activity, and therefore, no specific targets have been set for the next five years.
Currently, there is no mandate to install EV charging points at government-run or private fuel stations. However, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has allocated ₹873.50 crore under the FAME-II Scheme to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) – IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL – for the installation of 8,932 EVPCS.
The Ministry of Power (MoP) guidelines issued on September 17, 2024, apply nationwide, including non-metro and semi-urban regions, to ensure equitable EV infrastructure development. Setting up a charging station is an unlicensed activity, encouraging private sector participation.
Key Entities Referenced
Electric Vehicle EV charging stations: Charging stations for electric vehicles, the primary subject of the policy document.
Tier 2 cities: Cities classified as Tier 2, representing a specific category of urban areas targeted by the policy.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India, specifically mentioned as a location for EV charging station development.
PM EDRIVE Scheme: A government scheme with an allocation of Rs.2,000 crore for setting up electric vehicle public charging stations.
FAMEII Scheme: A scheme under which the Ministry of Heavy Industries has allocated Rs.873.50 crore towards installation of 8,932 EVPCS by the three oil marketing companies.
IOCL: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, one of the oil marketing companies involved in setting up EV charging stations.
BPCL: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, one of the oil marketing companies involved in setting up EV charging stations.
HPCL: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, one of the oil marketing companies involved in setting up EV charging stations.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1431
ANSWERED ON 29.07.2025
EV CHARGING STATIONS IN TIER- 2 CITIES
1431. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to significantly increase the number of Electric
Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Tier-2 cities across the country, including in Tamil Nadu;
(b) the total number of EV charging stations currently operational in Tier-2 cities and the targets
set for the next five years;
(c) whether the Government has mandated or is considering mandating the installation of EV
charging points at all Government-run and private fuel stations (petrol/diesel bunks) to support
the growing number of electric vehicles;
(d) the financial or policy incentives being provided to encourage private players and oil
marketing companies to set up EV charging infrastructure; and
(e) the steps being taken to ensure equitable EV infrastructure development in non-metro and
semi-urban regions to promote faster adoption of electric mobility?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a): Setting up of electric vehicle charging stations is an unlicensed activity and private entrepreneurs
can also install the charging stations. In addition to this, an allocation of Rs.2,000 crore has been made
under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, for setting up of electric vehicle public charging stations (EV PCS) on
pan India basis including Tier 2 cities in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(b): The total number of EV charging stations operational in Tier-2 cities as on 01.04.2025 is 4,625.
The installation of EV charging stations is demand driven activity and no target can be set as installation
depends on many factors including EV penetration.
(c): Currently, no such plan is under consideration.
(d): The details of financial or policy incentives being provided to encourage private players and oil
marketing companies to set up EV Charging infrastructure are as under : -
1. Ministry of Heavy Industries has allocated Rs.873.50 crore towards installation of 8,932 EVPCS
by the three oil marketing companies (OMCs) under MoPNG namely IOCL, BPCL and HPCL
under the FAME-II Scheme. Further, an allocation of Rs.2,000 crore has also been made under
the PM E-DRIVE Scheme for installation of EV charging infrastructure.
2. Setting up of a charging station is an unlicensed activity and private players can install EVCS as
per Ministry of Power (MoP) Guidelines of September 17, 2024.
(e): MoP guidelines issued in September 17, 2024 are applicable all across the country including the
non-metro and semi-urban regions to ensure equitable EV infrastructure development.
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