With an aim to popularise electric vehicles (EVs) in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has entrusted the Urban Development department with the responsibility of setting up of EV charging stations across the state.

“As per the provisions of the policy the department has started the process of extending the Comprehensive Electric Mobility Plan (CEMP) to 17 cities with municipal corporations as soon as possible, under the Smart City Mission. A working group has also been formed under the leadership of the Urban Development department to fastrack the development of charging infrastructure,” Principal Secretary Urban Development departmen Amrit Abhijat said here on Wednesday.

He said action would be taken as per the rules for the charging stations approved under the EV policy.

As per the EV policy, land will be made available on lease for a period of 10 years to government entities for setting up charging stations. The revenue sharing model prescribed as per the norms of the Ministry of Power will be the basis for the creation of charging infrastructure. Lease period, revenue sharing rate and other prescribed parameters will be updated from time to time.

Similarly, land will be provided on lease for a period of 10 years to private entities as well for setting up charging stations through equitable revenue sharing model. The selection of institutions will be made on the basis of the minimum service fee quoted by a firm in tender application forms, which will serve as the bidding parameter so that consumers have to pay the minimum charging fee. 

The private entities will be required to follow other guidelines notified by the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs from time to time.

“The state government is coordinating with NITI Aayog and Asian Development Bank in preparing the Comprehensive Electric Mobility Plan for Lucknow,” Abhijat said.

“This scheme will be launched in all the 17 municipal corporation cities selected under the Smart City Mission,” he added.

Through CEMP, local urban bodies and other government organisations will be able to identify places and land parcels for construction of charging infrastructure easily, in a planned manner. A portal will also be developed under CEMP to provide all necessary information regarding aspects of EV adoption such as location of charging stations, green routes, etc. in all cities.

In the future, CEMP may potentially be integrated with the PM Gati Shakti Yojana.

As per the norms of UP Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy, Urban Development department has formed a working group to fastrack development of charging infrastructure. This working group will ensure smooth implementation of model bye-laws and regulate strategy as well as development of charging/swapping facilities in the state.