❖ The PM E-DRIVE scheme launched for the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of charging infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities

❖ The scheme will run from October 1 to March 31, 2026, and aims to accelerate the country’s shift towards electric mobility.

❖ The PM E-DRIVE will absorb the ongoing Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, merging its budget and vehicle targets into the new framework.