India, July 9 -- Haryana's power distribution utilities have begun identifying government land parcels, including spaces within their own office premises, to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for free public use, officials said on Wednesday.

The move is aimed at expanding the state's EV charging infrastructure under the Centre's PM e-Drive scheme. Officials said the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), designated the state's nodal agency in February, will execute the project in Haryana with a nationwide outlay of Rs.2,000 crore in Central support.

The number of charging stations has not been finalised yet. It will depend on the availability, location and feasibility of suitable land parcels identified by the state. The...