National Conference on Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under PM E-DRIVE Scheme

• PM E-DRIVE (Pradhan Mantri Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) is the GoI's flagship scheme for clean mobility, notified on 29 September 2024 by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) with a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore.
• The Bengaluru National Conference (12 May 2026) operationalised the Public Charging Infrastructure (PCS) component worth ₹2,000 crore, signalling a shift from vehicle-side demand incentives to grid-side enabling infrastructure.
• UPSC relevance: intersects GS-III (Infrastructure, Energy, Environment), Climate Commitments (NDCs), and Centre-State coordination on EV transition.