PM E-Drive: Government Pushes for Faster EV Charging Infrastructure With BHEL

Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, led an important meeting yesterday with top officials from three ministries—Petroleum and Natural Gas, Road Transport and Highways, and Heavy Industries. The goal was to fast-track the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the PM E-Drive scheme.

What is the PM E-Drive Scheme?

The PM E-Drive scheme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, aims to build a countrywide network of EV charging stations. With a budget of ₹2,000 crore, the government plans to set up around 72,000 EV public charging stations.

These stations will be located in 50 national highway corridors and high-traffic locations like metro cities, toll plazas, railway stations, airports, fuel stations, and state highways.

The aim is to reduce India’s reliance on fossil fuels and promote clean and eco-friendly transport.

A Step Towards Green Growth

Minister Kumaraswamy said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is becoming a global model for sustainable transport.” He added that the scheme is not just about building infrastructure—it is about ensuring energy security and creating green economic growth.

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BHEL to Play Key Role 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is likely to be chosen as the nodal agency for this project. BHEL will bring together demand from across the country and also develop a unified digital super app for EV users.

The app will allow users to:

• Book charging slots in real-time.
• Make digital payments.
• Check charger availability.
• Track the project's progress across India. 

BHEL will also work with state governments and ministries to review proposals for setting up new charging stations.

At 9:38 AM, BHEL's share price was up 0.59% and was trading at ₹248.89.

Conclusion 

The PM E-Drive scheme is a bold step toward building a cleaner, greener, and more connected India. With strong leadership, collaboration, and smart technology use, the scheme is expected to reduce carbon emissions, support Make in India EV manufacturing, and move the country closer to a net-zero mobility future.

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