PM E-Drive To Install 72,000 EV Charging Stations Nationwide
- Central government announces Rs. 2,000 crore PM e-Drive scheme for EVs
- BHEL to manage EV charging stations and digital app development
Hyderabad: The Central government unveiled a crucial move to curb vehicle pollution by introducing the ambitious ‘PM e-Drive’ scheme. Under this new initiative, authorities plan to set up about 72,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide at a total cost of Rs. 2,000 crore. The purpose is to increase EV usage and lower pollution levels in India’s busiest travel corridors. The installations will focus on key locations, including 50 national highway corridors, metro cities, toll plazas, railway stations, airports, petrol pumps, and state highways.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy urged officials from petroleum, road transport, and heavy industries ministries to move quickly and carry out this plan efficiently. Meanwhile, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been named the nodal agency for the scheme. The government trusted BHEL to build and launch a digital super app designed specifically for EV users. This app will offer users features like real-time slot booking for charging, online payments, and live updates about charger availability.
The minister announced that the scheme aims to position India as a global leader in sustainable transportation. He said the PM e-Drive scheme would make electric mobility options both affordable and convenient for people across the country. Therefore, the new network of charging stations will play a vital role in transforming the way people travel and how they access green mobility options.
The key goal of the ‘PM e-Drive’ scheme is to reduce India’s dependence on fossil fuels, bring down vehicle pollution, promote domestic electric vehicle manufacturing, and create a robust EV infrastructure network. Later, the launch is expected to motivate more people to switch to electric vehicles, which will help the environment in the long run. The Central government believes that this step is essential to meet India’s environmental and economic goals as the country advances towards sustainability.
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