Lok Sabha Question No. 396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: PM e-Drive Scheme
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

## 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.
7. (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.

(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 EDRIVE 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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