Source: TOI
Context: The Centre has issued fresh guidelines for setting up 72,300 public EV charging stations across India with ₹2,000 crore support under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
About Government Guidelines for EV Charging Stations:
What it is?
- A policy framework unveiled by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to accelerate installation of public EV charging infrastructure across India.
Under Scheme:
- Implemented under the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, with BHEL designated as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA).
Aim:
- To expand India’s EV ecosystem by building an accessible and affordable charging network.
- To reduce range anxiety, promote clean mobility, and align with India’s net-zero targets.
Key Features:
- Subsidy Support:
- 100% subsidy for charging stations in govt premises, schools, hospitals, residential colonies (with free public access).
- 80% subsidy on infrastructure and 70% on charging equipment at high-traffic sites like airports, metro hubs, toll plazas, oil PSUs.
- 80% subsidy for shopping malls, highway outlets, and battery-swapping stations.
- Priority Locations:
- Cities with population above 1 million, state capitals, smart cities, metro-linked towns, and high-density corridors.
- Public transport hubs (railway stations, airports, bus depots, fuel stations).
- Implementation Mechanism:
- Nodal agencies to aggregate demand, identify sites, and submit proposals via a dedicated portal.
- Subsidy released in two phases tied to compliance and performance benchmarks.
- Coverage:
- National rollout targeting 72,300 charging stations with ₹2,000 crore support.
