ENA Sectors 2025-02-14 15:47:37 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 14 (KNN) </strong>The Indian government has consolidated its electric mobility initiatives under the recently launched PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, according to Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The minister provided these details in a written response to the Rajya Sabha, outlining the evolution and scope of the government's electric vehicle promotion efforts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative began with the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, which was introduced through Gazette Notification 1334 (E) on March 13, 2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This program was subsequently incorporated into the broader PM E-DRIVE Scheme, officially announced via Gazette Notification 4259 (E) on September 29, 2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The comprehensive scheme is set to run until March 31, 2026, with a nationwide implementation strategy that encompasses both rural and marginalised areas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, the government aims to subsidise more than 28 lakh electric vehicles, including electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, trucks, ambulances, and buses. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This ambitious program is designed to achieve two primary objectives: reducing India's reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing carbon emissions. The initiative represents a significant step in India's commitment to sustainable transportation and environmental protection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></span></p> 41071 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/govt-consolidates-ev-initiative-emps-under-pm-e-drive-scheme 2025-02-14 15:47:37 knnindia.co.in