Executive Summary:
The PM eDRIVE Scheme aims to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and domestic manufacturing in India. It focuses on market creation, technology development, infrastructure establishment, and emission reduction. The scheme includes financial allocations for e-buses and charging infrastructure, with implementation across India, including semi-urban and rural areas.
Key Points / Main Content:
Goals and Objectives:
* Encourage EV adoption through market creation and demand aggregation.
* Promote domestic technology for EV development, involving startups and MSMEs.
* Support manufacturing of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and hybrid vehicles.
* Create a globally competitive and self-sustaining EV industry.
* Reduce India's GDP emission intensity, aligning with COP26 commitments.
* Reduce vehicular emissions, especially in cities.
E-Bus Deployment:
* Rs. 4,391 crore allocated for deploying 14,028 e-buses.
* Initially targeting nine cities with a population over 40 lakh.
* Consideration for intercity/interstate e-buses in consultation with state governments.
Charging Infrastructure:
* Rs. 2,000 crore allocated for establishing public charging infrastructure.
* Implementation through Central ministries/authorities, State Governments, and CPSEs.
* Charging station locations selected based on technical parameters like EV density.
* Pan-India implementation, including semi-urban and rural areas.
Domestic Manufacturing:
* Progressive localization mandate under the Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP).
* Promotes domestic manufacturing of EVs and components.
Environmental Impact:
* Anticipates reduced fossil fuel dependency and lower carbon emissions.
* Fosters growth of the EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Regional Implementation:
* Implemented pan-India, including regions like Bundelkhand.
Impact Analysis:
Central Ministries/Authorities, State Governments, CPSEs:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the charging infrastructure aspect of the scheme and selecting locations for charging stations based on technical parameters.
* Action Required: Select locations for charging stations, coordinate with other stakeholders for implementation.
EV Manufacturers (including MSMEs and Startups):
* Impact: Opportunity to benefit from the scheme's focus on domestic technology development and manufacturing support.
* Action Required: Participate in the Phased Manufacturing Program (PMP) and contribute to the localization of EV and component manufacturing.
Citizens/General Public:
* Impact: Access to cleaner mobility options through increased EV adoption and public transportation.
* Action Required: Consider adoption of EV's.
EV Users:
* Impact: Instilled confidence through the establishment of adequate public charging infrastructure for various categories of vehicles.
* Action Required: Utilize charging infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
PM eDRIVE Scheme: A government scheme aimed at promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: Member of LOK SABHA who posed the question about the PM eDRIVE Scheme.
SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA: Minister of STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES who answered the question regarding the PM eDRIVE Scheme.
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: A Tier 2 city in Uttar Pradesh, mentioned as a potential location for EV procurement for public transportation.
Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh: A Tier 2 city in Uttar Pradesh, mentioned as a potential location for EV procurement for public transportation.
Bundelkhand: A region in India mentioned in the context of ensuring equitable development and cleaner mobility through the PM eDRIVE Scheme.
Panchamrit: India's 5-pronged commitment at COP26, related to reducing emission intensity of India's GDP.
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC): India's updated commitment to reduce vehicular emission especially from cities.
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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