Ministry of Heavy Industries
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FUNDS UNDER PM E-DRIVE SCHEME

Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 5:16PM by PIB Delhi

The year-wise details of funds utilised against the allocated outlay under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme since its inception on 01.04.2024 is at Annexure-I.  The Scheme has been extended up to 31.03.2028. The under utilisation of funds is primarily due to the phased implementation strategy, milestone-based disbursement mechanisms, evolving readiness of certain EV segments. No charging stations have been installed under the scheme so far.

Annexure-I
 

Sl. No.

Segment /Component

Scheme outlay

(Rs.crore)

Actual Expenditure in scheme in FY 24-25

Expenditure in FY 25-26

Actual Expenditure under Scheme till 19.03.2026

(A)

Demand Incentive

1

e-2W

1,772

667.39

592.52

1,259.91

2

e-3W (e-rickshaw & e-carts)

50

2.93

3.77

6.7

3

e-3W (L5)

857

318.35

412.30

730.65

4

e-ambulances

500

0

0.00

0

5

e-trucks

500

0

0.00

0

(B)

Grants for creation of capital assets

6

e-buses

4,391

0

0.00

0.00

7

EV Public Charging Station 

2,000

0

0.00

0.00

8

Upgradation of Testing Agencies

780

0

0.00

0.00

(C)

Admin Expenses

50

4.36

15.38

19.74

Total (A)+(B)+(C)

10,900

993.04

1,023.96

2,017.00

 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

 

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