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Updated – August 08, 2026 03:45 am IST – Bengaluru
A release stated that the scheme, launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries with a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore, has earmarked ₹2,000 crore for establishing public EV charging stations across the country till March 2028.
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With a view to expanding Karnataka’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) has initiated the implementation of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme by laying out the framework for establishing public EV charging stations under Category-C.
Category-C enables participation by private Charge Point Operators (CPOs).
While Category-A includes State and Central government offices, hospitals and government residential complexes, Category-B comprises government-owned or government-managed public locations such as railway stations, Airports Authority of India (AAI)-operated airports, metro stations, public-sector fuel retail outlets, KSRTC/STU bus stations, among others.