The NITI Aayog has released the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a ranking system that measures how well states and union territories are preparing for the shift to electric vehicles. The announcement was made at a workshop on state EV policies, where senior government official Shri Rajiv Gauba outlined why India needs to accelerate its move away from petrol and diesel cars.
What the index shows and what the government is doing
The latest IEMI report demonstrates that states are making progress on electric mobility. The highest-scoring state has improved from 77 to 84 points, while the median score across all states has risen from 36 to 40 in the past year. So far, 29 of India’s 36 states and union territories have formally announced their own EV policies.
The Centre has committed over 92,000 crore rupees in support for electric mobility through several schemes. These include FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles), PM E-DRIVE, PM E-bus Sewa, and two production-linked incentive schemes covering the automobile and battery storage sectors. The Unified Bharat e-Charge app has been launched to help users locate and access charging stations more easily.
Shri Gauba noted that electric vehicles now represent a significant share of new car sales globally: around 10 percent in the United States, over 25 percent in the European Union, and more than 50 percent in China. He pointed out that India currently imports nearly 89 percent of its crude oil, a dependency that will deepen unless electric vehicles become more common as car ownership grows.
What this means for you
If you are planning to buy a vehicle, government subsidies and a growing network of charging stations make electric vehicles increasingly affordable and practical. State governments are now expected to prioritize charging infrastructure in their regions and support local EV manufacturing. Citizens in cities are likely to see more electric buses on public transport routes, which could improve air quality and reduce pollution-related health problems. States are also being encouraged to invest in research and innovation in electric vehicle technology.