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NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a first-of-its-kind tool developed to comprehensively track and benchmark the progress of States and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their Electric Mobility goals.

Key Highlights:

• Objective: The IEMIis a first-of-its-kind national tool designed to comprehensively track, evaluate, and benchmark the performance of States and Union Territories (UTs) in their electric mobility transition. It aims to guide sub-national policies, strengthen EV adoption, and align efforts with India’s net-zero by 2070 target.

Core Features of IEMI

• Benchmarking Framework: Scores States/UTs on a 0–100 scale.
• Indicators: Covers 16 indicators under three core themes:
  1. Transport Electrification Progress – Demand-side adoption in passenger, freight, and public transport.
  2. Charging Infrastructure Readiness – Deployment of public/private charging stations and supportive policies.
  3. EV Research & Innovation Ecosystem – R&D, manufacturing capacity, and technological advancements.
• Dashboard Access: Interactive tool for real-time comparison, rankings, and insights.
• Policy Guidance Tool: Identifies gaps, best practices, and investment priorities.
• Cross-Sectoral Utility: Supports inter-ministerial coordination, capacity building, and infrastructure planning.

Trends & Rankings in IEMI 2024

• Top Performers:Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh led in EV readiness and innovation.
• EV Share in Sales: Grew from 5% (2018) to 7.7% (2024).
• Total EVs on Road: Surpassed 5 million by June 2025, with 12 lakh EVs registered in 2024 alone.
• Charging Infrastructure: Over 25,000 public charging stations installed by October 2024; Karnataka leads in installations.
• Policy Coverage:29 States/UTs have notified EV policies; 4 more are in draft stage.

Significance of IEMI

• Promotes Green Mobility: Aligns state actions with India’s decarbonisation roadmap.
• Encourages Healthy Competition: Enables peer learning and best practice sharing among states.
• Supports Make in India: Strengthens domestic EV manufacturing and innovation clusters.
• Guides Infrastructure Planning: Highlights charging network gaps for targeted rollouts.
• Informs Policy: Helps States/UTs design tailored strategies for equitable e-mobility adoption.