The Centre has announced a Rs 2,000 crore subsidy programme to boost electric vehicle charging infrastructure across cities and highways, under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, according to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and reported by IANS. The initiative offers support of up to 100 per cent for public charging stations at select government facilities and significant subsidies for other public locations.

Full subsidy for govt premises

Government offices, hospitals, educational institutions and central public sector enterprises will be eligible for 100 per cent subsidy on both upstream infrastructure and charging equipment, provided the facilities are open for free public use.

At bus depots of state transport undertakings, metro stations, municipal parking

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