Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Karnataka was selected to receive 1,243 electric vehicle (EV) chargers under the central PM E-Drive scheme on May 12, 2026. The project, approved with a financial outlay of ₹123.26 crore, aims to strengthen the state’s electric mobility infrastructure and reduce range anxiety among EV users. The PM E-Drive scheme, administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, promotes clean and sustainable transportation across India. Karnataka has been a pioneer in the EV sector, becoming the first Indian state to introduce a dedicated Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy in 2017. The state also leads the country in EV startups and public charging infrastructure development.