ACCELERATION IN ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE THROUGH PM E-DRIVE SCHEME

• PM E-DRIVE = PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement — central sector scheme by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to push EV adoption via demand incentives, charging infra & testing upgrades.
• Outlay ₹10,900 crore; flagship successor to FAME-II.
• Supports >28 lakh EVs + 14,028 e-buses for State Transport Undertakings (STUs).
• High examinability — connects GS-III (economy/environment/energy transition), India's net-zero 2070 pledge, EV-30@30 target.