NITI Aayog launches second edition of India Electric Mobility Index
On 16 September 2026, NITI Aayog launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) report at a workshop on State EV policies, where Rajiv Gauba called electric mobility a 'strategic imperative' for Viksit Bharat.
Summary
Rajiv Gauba said 29 of India's 36 States and Union Territories have now notified EV policies, and IEMI scores improved broadly â the highest State score rose from 77 to 84 and the median from 36 to 40 over the past year. He noted India imports nearly 89% of its crude oil needs, and that government support for EVs already totals over ₹92,000 crore through schemes such as FAME, PM E-DRIVE and PM e-Bus Sewa and two PLI schemes. The automotive sector contributes around 7.1% of GDP and supports nearly 1.9 crore jobs, he said.
Key facts
- Report
- India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), 2nd edition â NITI Aayog
- EV policies
- 29 of 36 States/UTs have notified
- Scores
- Highest State 77 → 84; median 36 → 40
- Crude import dependence
- Nearly 89%
- Govt EV support
- Over ₹92,000 crore (FAME, PM E-DRIVE, PM e-Bus Sewa, PLIs)
- Auto sector
- ~7.1% of GDP; ~1.9 crore jobs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the second India Electric Mobility Index launch, how many of India's 36 States and UTs have notified EV policies?
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Correct answer: B â 29
29 of the 36 States and UTs have notified EV policies.
Consider the following from the launch of the second India Electric Mobility Index: 1. The median State score fell from 40 to 36 over the past year. 2. India imports about half of its crude oil requirement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D â Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The median score rose from 36 to 40, and India imports nearly 89% of its crude oil needs.