Central Transport Department Announces Plan to Double EV Charging Stations on National Highways Connecting Major Tourist Destinations
The central transport department has unveiled a new scheme to double the network of electric‑vehicle charging stations along national highways that link India's key tourist spots.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced a new initiative to expand electric‑vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on national highways that connect major tourist destinations across the country.
The scheme seeks to double the existing number of charging stations, focusing on routes that serve popular tourist sites, thereby improving accessibility for EV users traveling long distances.
Implementation will be phased, with funding from the central government and collaboration with state authorities and private operators to install and maintain the additional stations.
Officials said the expanded network will alleviate range anxiety, encourage wider EV adoption among travelers, and support India's broader goals of reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transport.
The scheme seeks to double the existing number of charging stations, focusing on routes that serve popular tourist sites, thereby improving accessibility for EV users traveling long distances.
Implementation will be phased, with funding from the central government and collaboration with state authorities and private operators to install and maintain the additional stations.
Officials said the expanded network will alleviate range anxiety, encourage wider EV adoption among travelers, and support India's broader goals of reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transport.