The Ministry of Heavy Industries answered Unstarred Question No. 2644 on December 16, 2025, regarding the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars (SPMEPCI). The application window for SPMEPCI was open until October 21, 2025, but no applications were received during that period. Consequently, no timelines were set for its implementation. To increase awareness, stakeholder consultations were held, and Ministries (such as MEA, D/o Commerce) and States/UTs were requested to promote the SPMEPCI.
Key Entities Referenced
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars (SPMEPCI): A scheme by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The primary government body responsible for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars.
Andhra Pradesh: Specifically mentioned state regarding the number of applicants and funds allocated
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2644
ANSWERED ON 16.12.2025
SCHEME TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRIC PASSENGER CARS
2644. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) the details regarding the total number of applicants for Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of
Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), State-wise and especially those from Andhra Pradesh;
(b) the details regarding the total amount of funds allocated for the implementation of SPMEPCI,
beneficiary- wise, especially for those from Andhra Pradesh;
(c) whether the Government has set any timelines for implementation of SPMEPCI, if so, the details
thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details regarding the steps undertaken by the Government to increase awareness regarding
SPMEPCI amongst domestic companies and potential beneficiaries?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a) & (b): Application window for SPMEPCI was open till 21.10.2025, however, no
applications were received during this period.
(c) & (d): Since no applications were received under the scheme, no timelines were set for its
implementation. To increase awareness regarding SPMEPCI, stakeholder consultations were held
with potential beneficiaries. Ministries (such as MEA, D/o Commerce) and States/UTs were also
requested to promote the SPMEPCI along with other initiatives taken w.r.t ease of doing business.
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