Executive Summary:
The PM eDRIVE Scheme aims to accelerate Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption and promote domestic EV manufacturing in India. It focuses on market creation, technology promotion, and infrastructure development. The scheme includes provisions for deploying ebuses in major cities and establishing charging infrastructure pan-India, contributing to reduced emissions and equitable development.
Key Points / Main Content:
Goals and Objectives:
* Encourage EV and hybrid vehicle adoption through market creation and demand aggregation.
* Promote domestic technology for EV and component development, including support for startups and MSMEs.
* Support the manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid vehicles within the country.
* Create a globally competitive and self-sustaining EV industry.
* Reduce India's GDP emission intensity, aligning with COP26 commitments and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
* Reduce vehicular emissions, particularly in cities.
E-bus Deployment:
* Allocate ₹4,391 crore for deploying 14,028 ebuses.
* Initially target nine cities with a population of over 40 lakh.
* Consider intercity and interstate ebus deployment in consultation with state governments.
Charging Infrastructure:
* Allocate ₹2,000 crore for establishing public charging infrastructure.
* Involve central ministries, state governments, and CPSEs in implementation.
* Select charging station locations based on technical parameters like EV density.
* Implement the scheme pan-India, including semi-urban and rural areas.
Domestic Manufacturing:
* Promote domestic EV and component manufacturing through a phased manufacturing program (PMP).
Environmental Impact:
* Reduce fossil fuel dependency and lower carbon emissions.
* Accelerate EV adoption and establish a robust charging infrastructure.
* Foster the growth of the EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Equitable Development:
* Implement the scheme pan-India, including regions like Bundelkhand.
Impact Analysis:
Central Ministries/Authorities, State Governments, CPSEs:
* Impact: Involved in the implementation of the scheme, specifically in establishing charging infrastructure.
* Action Required: Select locations for charging stations based on technical parameters.
EV Manufacturers (including MSMEs and Startups):
* Impact: Encouraged and supported through the phased manufacturing program (PMP) to promote domestic manufacturing of EVs and their components.
* Action Required: Participate in the progressive localization mandate to benefit from the scheme.
General Public/Citizens:
* Impact: Benefit from reduced vehicular emissions, improved air quality, and increased availability of electric vehicles for public transportation.
* Action Required: Consider adopting electric vehicles as charging infrastructure becomes more accessible.
Key Entities Referenced
PM eDRIVE Scheme: A Government of India scheme to promote Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, domestic EV manufacturing, and the establishment of EV charging infrastructure.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating policies and promoting the growth and development of the heavy industries sector, including the EV industry.
Electric Vehicle (EV): A vehicle that uses an electric motor for propulsion, powered by electricity from batteries or other sources.
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: A Tier 2 city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, mentioned as a potential location for EV adoption in public transportation.
Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh: A Tier 2 city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, mentioned as a potential location for EV adoption in public transportation.
MSMEs: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, which the scheme aims to encourage in domestic EV manufacturing.
Bundelkhand: A region in India where the PM eDRIVE Scheme aims to ensure equitable development and cleaner mobility.
COP26: The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, where India made its Panchamrit 5-pronged commitment to reduce emission intensity.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 396
ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025
PM e-DRIVE SCHEME
396. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the key goals of PM e-Drive Scheme and the manner in which it will accelerate
Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption across the country;
(b) the manner in which the scheme will aid procurement of EVs for public transportation,
especially in Tier-2 cities like Jhansi and Lalitpur;
(c) the roadmap for establishing accessible and affordable EV charging stations, including in the
semi-urban and rural areas;
(d) the manner in which this scheme will promote domestic EV manufacturing, particularly
encouraging the MSMEs and startups;
(e) the measurable environmental improvements such as reduction in emissions which are
anticipated through this initiative; and
(f) the manner in which implementation of this scheme in regions like Bundelkhand can ensure
equitable development and cleaner mobility for all?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a): Key goals/ objectives of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme are as follows : -
i. To encourage adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by the way of market creation,
demand aggregation and other related activities.
ii. To promote domestic technology for development of electric vehicles and its
components ecosystem including via startups and MSMEs.
iii. To promote manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid vehicles
within the country by supporting manufacturing ecosystem.
iv. Creating strong, globally competitive, viable and self-sustaining EV industry.
v. To contribute positively towards reducing emission intensity of India’s GDP as
agreed in India’s “Panchamrit’” (5-pronged commitment at COP26) and expressed
in India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
vi. To contribute positively to reduce vehicular emission especially from cities.
(b): An allocation of Rs.4,391 crore has been made for deployment of 14,028 e-buses under
the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. Nine cities with population of more than 40 lakh viz. Mumbai, Delhi,
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, and Pune will be targeted initially.
The roll out of inter-city/ inter-state e-buses may also be considered in consultation with state
governments and other stakeholders.-2-
(c): The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has an allocation of Rs.2,000 crore for setting up of adequate public
charging infrastructure for various categories of vehicles to instil confidence amongst EV users. This will
be implemented through involvement of Central ministries/ authorities, State Governments, Central
Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), etc. The locations for charging stations will be selected by Central
Ministries, State Governments, CPSEs on the basis of technical parameters such as EV density, etc. The
scheme will be implemented pan India including semi urban and rural India.
(d): The progressive localisation mandate under the phased manufacturing program (PMP) of PM E-
DRIVE Scheme promotes domestic manufacturing of EV and its components.
(e): The scheme anticipates a reduction in fossil fuel dependency and lower carbon emissions by
accelerating EV adoption, establishing a robust charging infrastructure, and fostering the growth of the
EV manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
(f): The PM E–DRIVE Scheme has been implemented pan India including regions like Bundelkhand.
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