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On Thursday, the National Institute of Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched a handbook to assist state governments and local governments in developing a comprehensive and accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Stakeholders from both the public and private sectors benefit from holistic governance:

According to reports, NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Power, the Department of Science and Technology, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, and the World Resources Institute India collaborated on the handbook.

Amitabh Kant, the CEO of NITI Aayog, said during the ceremony, “The EV ecosystem in India is evolving rapidly and there are several players entering the charging infrastructure market. This handbook provides holistic governance for public and private stakeholders to work together in establishing robust and accessible EV charging networks.”

According to Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, this handbook covers the main issues that local governments confront when building EV charging networks.

 “It serves as a starting point for the peer-to-peer exchange of best practices between states and local bodies,” he added.

Essentially, the guidebook lays forth a methodical and comprehensive strategy for implementing authorities and other stakeholders engaged in the planning, authorisation, and implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


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Discoms will Play a Key Role

It also gives an overview of the technological and legislative frameworks, as well as governance structures, that are required to make EV charging possible.

According to the press release, "this manual focuses on the current demands of charging infrastructure development while taking into account the sector's developing character."

Discoms will be critical in ensuring a reliable power supply for charging stations.

It will also ensure that the electrical distribution network has the capacity needed to meet the growing demand.

Alok Kumar, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power, provided additional details on the matter, saying, “The Ministry of Power and its Central Nodal Agency for the establishment of Charging Infrastructure for EVs in India are working closely with DISCOMs and State agencies in overcoming barriers to charging infrastructure implementation, for which this handbook will be greatly helpful.”

Charging Network with a Wider Reach

The advantage of electric vehicles is that they can be charged anywhere, as long as charging stations are accessible.

As a result, EV charging network planning necessitates a unique methodology.

As a result, it's critical that local governments set goals for the required scale of public charging infrastructure and make sure it's included in planning processes.

WRI India's CEO, Dr OP Agarwal, stated, “The handbook highlights the critical role of planning authorities in integrating EV charging infrastructure into their transport and urban planning frameworks. It’s a timely resource to support local planning for charging networks, as more states and cities begin to consider the requirements for charging infrastructure implementation”.

As a result, establishing a robust, comprehensive network of public or private charging stations is critical to facilitating this transition.

(Source: Trak)