Niti Aayog releasing Handbook for electric vehicles Charging Infrastructure Implementation

Niti Aayog on Thursday released a handbook to help state governments and local bodies in framing policies for setting up charging networks for electric vehicles. The handbook provides a systematic and a holistic approach for adoptions by implementing authorities and other stakeholders involved in planning, authorisation and execution of Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the statement said.

As per Niti Aayog , the objective is to enhance charging infrastructure and facilitate a rapid transition to electric mobility in the country. 'The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation' has been developed in collaboration with Niti Aayog, Ministry of Power (MoP), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and World Resources Institute (WRI) India. It presents an overview of the technological and regulatory frameworks and governance structures needed to facilitate EV charging.

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said the EV ecosystem in India is evolving rapidly and there are several players entering the charging infrastructure market.. Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said the handbook addresses the common challenges being faced by different local authorities in implementing EV charging networks. The handbook was prepared with support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Department of Heavy Industry.

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