NITI Aayog Launches First-Ever Electric Mobility Index To Track Statewise EV Progress

New Delhi, Aug 5 (KNN) NITI Aayog on Monday launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)—a first-of-its-kind national tool designed to comprehensively evaluate and benchmark the progress of Indian states and union territories in advancing electric mobility.

The IEMI scores all states and UTs on a scale of 100, based on 16 indicators grouped into three core thematic areas: Transport Electrification Progress, Charging Infrastructure Readiness, and EV Research and Innovation Status.

Unveiling the index, NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba highlighted the significance of the tool in driving policy and performance. 

“The IEMI provides a transparent, comparative framework to assess progress across key themes such as electrification, infrastructure, and innovation. It enables states to benchmark their efforts, identify gaps, and learn from each other’s successes,” he said.

The launch event also featured NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries Kamran Rizvi.

The index is expected to serve as a critical instrument for informing policy decisions, driving healthy competition, and promoting best practice sharing among states. 

It tracks both demand-side and supply-side metrics, including EV adoption rates, infrastructure development, and ecosystem R&D activities.

Subrahmanyam said, “NITI Aayog has already been at the forefront of enabling the ongoing EV revolution. This index is yet another effort by NITI Aayog to propel India towards its vision of a decarbonised and energy-secure future.”

The accompanying report and digital dashboard will provide real-time insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers. 

By promoting integrated planning, cross-sectoral collaboration, and state-level coordination, the IEMI aims to support India’s broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

(KNN Bureau)