Kumaraswamy announces fresh funds to set up 1,243 EV chargers in Karnataka
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Summary
To date, proposals worth ₹503.86 crore have been approved, to facilitate the installation of 4,874 EV chargers in various States through Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) such as HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL
Key Facts
TypeAnnouncement
SourceThe Hindu - Business
PublishedTuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups
The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding out the truth