Why in the News?

To support India’s net-zero transport goal by 2070, NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) to track and rank States/UTs on their shift to electric mobility.

About India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI):

• Launched by: NITI Aayog in 2024.
• Purpose: To evaluate and benchmark the progress of Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their electric mobility and transport decarbonization goals.
• Scoring: States and UTs are scored out of 100 using 16 indicators grouped under 3 core themes.
• Core Themes:

1. 1. Transport Electrification Progress – Measures EV adoption across segments (2W, 3W, 4W, buses, etc.)
   2. Charging Infrastructure Readiness – Assesses public charging station density, coverage, and policy support.
   3. EV Research & Innovation Status – Tracks EV startups, R&D activity, patents, and skilling efforts.

• Significance:
  • Supports tailored policymaking and cross-learning.
  • Enables transparency and healthy competition among states.
  • Aligns with India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070.
• Methodology: Based on VAHAN data, charging infrastructure maps, and stakeholder consultations.
• Accessibility: Publicly available dashboard and report for rankings, scores, and methodology.

Key Highlights (2024 Edition):

• Top Performers: Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh lead overall in EV readiness.
• Category Leaders:
  • Transport Electrification: Delhi and Maharashtra.
  • Charging Infrastructure: Karnataka, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh.
  • Research & Innovation: Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Haryana.
• EV Policy Status: 29 States/UTs have formal EV policies; 4 are in the draft stage.
• EV Adoption Data:
  • EVs make up 5.3% of private vehicle sales in 2024.
  • Over 12 lakh EVs registered in India during the year.
• Public Charging Network: India has over 25,000 public EV charging stations.
• State Categories:
  • Performers: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Haryana, Goa.
  • Aspirants: Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Kerala, North-East states.

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