The proposals worth ₹503 crore have been approved for the installation of 4,874 EV chargers across multiple states and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
The Union Government has approved Karnataka’s proposal to install 1,243 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with an outlay of ₹123 crore under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s EV infrastructure. The announcement was made by H. D. Kumaraswamy at a national conference on enabling EV charging infrastructure.
Kumaraswamy said at the conference that the government plans to launch a ‘Unified Bharat e-Charge’ platform. This platform will help EV users easily find charging stations, use different charging networks, and make payments in one place. Its goal is to make charging simpler and more accessible across the country.
The proposals worth ₹503 crore have been approved for the installation of 4,874 EV chargers across multiple states and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The states covered in it are Karnataka, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, which are part of the initiative, alongside CPSEs such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
While emphasising the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, the Minister shared that ₹10,900 crore will be a huge amount to accelerate the adoption of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, buses, and trucks. He also mentioned that ₹2,000 crore has been allocated specifically for building public EV charging infrastructure nationwide. Not only that, there are multiple complementary initiatives, including the ₹18,100 crore PLI ACC Scheme for battery manufacturing, the ₹25,938 crore PLI Auto Scheme for cleaner vehicles, and the ₹7,280 crore REPM Scheme for rare earth magnet production.
The minister has highlighted the role of oil marketing companies and private stakeholders in expanding the EV ecosystem. Under the FAME-II Scheme, OMCs have already installed 8,932 EV chargers across India, including 721 in Karnataka.
During the conference, a few industry leaders discussed limited access to home charging, especially in urban apartments. Tata Motors representative Omkar Shaligram noted that nearly 90% of EV charging occurs at home, urging the introduction of a “right to charge” policy to address regulatory and social barriers.
