Sanction for EV Charging Stations approved by GoI

The GoI has approved setting up 2,636 electric vehicle charging stations across 62 cities in 24 states and union territories of India under the second phase of FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles). The move is meant to encourage manufacturers to launch new electric vehicles models.

Crux of the Matter

1. The Department of Heavy Industry had invited the Expressions of Interest, for submission of proposal for availing incentives under FAME India Scheme Phase II for deployment of EV charging infrastructure within Indian cities.

2. As a result, 106 proposals were received from public/private entities for the deployment of about 7,000 EV charging stations.

3. Out of these 2,636 charging stations, 1,633 and 1,003 will be fast and slow stations respectively.

4. According to Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar, this will encourage the OEMs to launch the new electric vehicle models which they were hesitant because of lack of charging infrastructure.

Curiopedia

EV Charging Station, or electric vehicle charging station is an element in an infrastructure that supplies electric energy for the recharging of plug-in electric vehicles—including electric cars, neighborhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.For charging at home or work, some electric vehicles have converters on board that can plug into a standard electrical outlet or a high-capacity appliance outlet. Others either require or can use a charging station that provides electrical conversion or monitoring. More Info

Curated Coverage

1. Business Today – Centre sanctions 2,636 EV charging stations in 62 cities

2. Live Mint – Government approves 2,636 new charging stations in 62 cities: Prakash Javadekar

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