THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Odisha has emerged as
a “Frontrunner” among large states in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)
2025, recording notable gains in transport electrification and charging
infrastructure readiness, officials said.
The state secured an
overall IEMI score of 55, while scoring 58 in Transport Electrification
Progress and 57 in Charging Infrastructure Readiness, placing it in the
Frontrunner category in both parameters.
The findings were
unveiled at the State EV Policies Review and Recalibration Meet convened by
NITI Aayog in New Delhi on September 16.
The latest assessment
marks an improvement over the IEMI 2024, when Odisha had recorded a score of 49
and ranked seventh nationally, reflecting the state's continued efforts to
accelerate electric vehicle adoption and strengthen the supporting
infrastructure.
Housing and Urban
Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the recognition reflected
Odisha's efforts to build a cleaner, greener and future-ready transport system.
“Odisha’s recognition as a Frontrunner in the
Indian Electric Mobility Index reflects our commitment to building a cleaner,
greener and future-ready transport system. We are steadily expanding electric
public transport, strengthening charging infrastructure and creating an
enabling ecosystem for wider EV adoption,” Mahapatra said.
He said the state was
focusing on ensuring that the transition to electric mobility contributes to
cleaner air, improved urban mobility and sustainable development.
The recognition is in
line with the objectives of Odisha Vision 2047, which envisages a sustainable,
climate-resilient and future-ready transportation ecosystem powered by clean
energy and innovative mobility solutions.
Odisha has been
expanding electric public transport and charging infrastructure as part of
efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve urban air quality and develop an
efficient and accessible transport network.
Md. Siddique Alam,
Managing Director of Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), said the
recognition reinforced the state's ongoing efforts to accelerate the
electrification of public transport.
“With the continued expansion of electric bus
services, charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions, we are
working towards making public transport cleaner, more efficient and accessible
for citizens,” Alam said.
The state government
has said it will continue to invest in electric mobility, charging
infrastructure and clean public transport while strengthening enabling policies
to support green growth and sustainable urban development.
