National EV Charging Grid is a scheme under PM E-Drive. It aims to build a nationwide EV-ready ecosystem to enable cleaner transport and reduce India’s dependency on fossil fuels. Scope The scheme will support the installation of approximately 72,000 EV public charging stations across the country. These stations will be strategically deployed along 50 national highway corridors, within high-traffic destinations such as metro cities, toll plazas, railway stations, airports, fuel outlets, and state highways. BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) is being considered as the nodal agency. BHEL will also coordinate with states and ministries to compile and evaluate proposals for charger installations. Financial outlay A financial outlay of Rs 2,000 crore has been allocated for the scheme. Super mobile app A unified digital super app super for demand aggregation and to serve as a single platform for EV users across India is to be developed. The app will feature real-time slot booking, payment integration, charger availability status, and progress dashboards for tracking national deployment under the PM E-Drive scheme. The project’s success is expected to significantly reduce India's carbon emissions from transport, promote Make in India manufacturing in EV infrastructure, and lay the groundwork for a net-zero mobility future. Source : PIB