Government Allocates INR 2,000 Crore for Installation of 72,000 EV Charging Stations Under PM E-Drive
The central government plans to install 72,000 electric vehicle (EV) public charging stations at high-traffic locations across India. INR 2,000 crore will be spent on the project.
May 23, 2025. By News Bureau
Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy chaired an inter-ministerial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Heavy Industries to review and accelerate the implementation of the EV charging infrastructure under the scheme.
“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is on the path to becoming a global model for sustainable transport. The PM E-Drive scheme is a transformative initiative aimed at giving our citizens access to clean, affordable, and convenient mobility options. We are not just building infrastructure; we are building the foundation for energy security and green economic growth,” said Kumaraswamy.
The minister also acknowledged the integrated role of various stakeholders in the execution of this initiative.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) is being considered as the nodal agency for demand aggregation and for the development of a unified digital super app that will serve as a single platform for EV users across India.
The app will feature real-time slot booking, payment integration, charger availability status, and progress dashboards for tracking national deployment under the PM E-Drive scheme. BHEL will also coordinate with states and ministries to compile and evaluate proposals for charger installations.
“The clean energy transition cannot succeed in silos. This meeting reflects our commitment to working as one government. Ministries, public sector enterprises, and states are all aligned to deliver results on the ground. We are confident that PM E-Drive will catalyse new industries, generate green jobs, and offer seamless electric mobility to every Indian,” added Kumaraswamy.
The project will reduce carbon emission from transport, promote Make in India manufacturing in EV infrastructure and lay the groundwork for a net-zero mobility future.
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