India’s electric mobility transition is gaining momentum, with 29 of the country’s 36 States and Union Territories having notified electric vehicle (EV) policies. The development was highlighted during the NITI Aayog Workshop on State EV Policies, where the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) was also launched.
Speaking at the workshop, Rajiv Gauba highlighted the growing global shift towards electric mobility and described EV adoption as an important economic, environmental and strategic priority for India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. He also pointed to rising EV adoption across major global markets, with electric cars accounting for around one-tenth of new car sales in the US, more than a quarter in the European Union and over half in China in 2025.
EV adoption is also becoming increasingly important for India’s energy security and economic growth. The country currently imports nearly 89% of its crude oil requirements, while the automotive sector contributes around 7.1% of India’s GDP and supports nearly 1.9 crore jobs. Faster electrification of transport could therefore help reduce oil dependence while supporting the wider transformation of the automotive industry.
Government support for electric mobility and related manufacturing has already crossed ₹92,000 crore. This support includes initiatives such as FAME, PM E-DRIVE and PM E-bus Sewa, along with production-linked incentive schemes for automobiles, auto components and advanced chemistry cell battery storage. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies and private players are expanding EV charging infrastructure, while the Unified Bharat e-Charge app is aimed at improving access to charging stations.
The second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index also indicates progress in state-level EV readiness. The highest State score increased from 77 to 84, while the median score rose from 36 to 40 over the past year. The index provides States and Union Territories with a data-driven framework to track EV adoption, assess policy effectiveness and identify areas requiring further action.
Going forward, the focus is expected to remain on electric public transport, reliable charging infrastructure and EV research and innovation. States have been encouraged to identify cities where transport electrification can deliver significant benefits and ensure that charging infrastructure is distributed effectively. These measures are aimed at supporting India’s electric mobility growth while addressing energy security, urban air pollution, industrial competitiveness and transport-sector decarbonisation.
Why this version is safer: I have retained the source’s exact 29/36 figure, ₹92,000-crore figure, 89% crude-oil import figure, 7.1% GDP figure, 1.9-crore jobs figure, IEMI 77→84 and 36→40, as well as the exact names Rajiv Gauba, NITI Aayog, FAME, PM E-DRIVE, PM E-bus Sewa and Unified Bharat e-Charge. I have not introduced a different city, state, company or figure.
