India, May 13 -- The Indian government has approved proposals to install 1,243 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Karnataka, with a total financial outlay of Rs.123.26 crore.

Addressing the Conference on Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme in Bengaluru, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said Bengaluru has emerged as one of India's leading EV charging hubs.

He urged other states to actively participate in accelerating the country's transition towards clean and sustainable mobility.

These approved proposals include major CPSEs such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), alo...