SchemesSaturday, 16 May 2026·The Hindu
Karnataka gets 1,243 EV chargers under PM E-Drive with ₹123.26 crore outlay
Karnataka was selected on 12 May 2026 for 1,243 EV chargers under PM E-Drive, with an approved outlay of ₹123.26 crore.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 12 May 2026, Karnataka was selected to receive 1,243 EV chargers under the PM E-Drive scheme, with an approved financial outlay of ₹123.26 crore.
Key specifics
- PM E-Drive stands for PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement.
- The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
- The national budget outlay for PM E-Drive is ₹10,900 crore over two years.
- PM E-Drive replaces the FAME II scheme.
- Karnataka is described as the first Indian state to introduce a dedicated Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy in 2017.
Exam lens
Question type: Government schemes and transport infrastructure, 12 May 2026, PM E-Drive, 1,243 chargers, ₹123.26 crore, Karnataka. TNPSC may ask the full form of the scheme and the ministry administering it.