Odisha’s government has asked the central government to approve 190 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six major cities. This proposal falls under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost EV infrastructure.dailyhunt+1
Proposal Details
The stations will be located in Angul, Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kalinganagar, and Puri—one per site for a total of 190 spots. The State Transport Authority submitted the request to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, following a meeting with top officials like Transport Secretary NBS Rajput.
PM E-Drive Scheme
Notified in September 2024, the scheme has a ₹10,900 crore budget, with ₹2,000 crore dedicated to public EV charging stations. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) serves as the project implementation agency, and a joint team will survey sites before approval.ommcomnews+1
Odisha EV Charging Cities
Odisha plans 190 EV charging stations across six cities under the PM E-Drive scheme. These target key urban and industrial areas to expand the state’s EV network. The cities are Angul, Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kalinganagar, and Puri. One station per location totals 190 sites.dailyhunt+1
Current Status
The State Transport Authority proposed this to the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Site surveys by the ministry and BHEL are underway for approval.
These stations aim to cut range anxiety and speed up EV adoption in Odisha. Implementation could create a stronger regional EV network, aligning with national goals for greener transport.
