To enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable charging infrastructure and eco-system , the Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the revised consolidated Guideline & Standards for charging infrastructure for EVs on Saturday. This is also intended to promote energy security and reduction of emission intensity of the country by promotion of entire EV ecosystem, the Ministry of Power has said. These guidelines are exhaustive and include provisions for individual owners of electric vehicles and for public charging stations (PCS). Owners may charge their EVs at their residence/offices using their existing electricity connections.
