Source: Indian Express
Context
Delhi topped NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka ā the only two of 17 large states among the top performers in EV implementation.
About the Index
- A composite index assessing the policy framework and implementation outcomes for e-mobility at state level
- Developed by NITI Aayog with WRI India
- Covers 36 States and UTs
- Composite scores range from 10 to 84, with a median of 40
The Three Themes and Weights
| Theme | Weight |
|---|---|
| Transport Electrification Progress | 50 per cent |
| Charging Infrastructure Readiness | 30 per cent |
| EV Research and Innovation Status | 20 per cent |
Overall Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 84 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 78 |
| 3 | Karnataka | 73 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 71 |
| 5 | Goa | 65 |
Important Facts for Exams
- IEMI 2025 ā by NITI Aayog with WRI India; covers 36 States and UTs
- Top five: Delhi (84), Maharashtra (78), Karnataka (73), Chandigarh (71), Goa (65)
- Madhya Pradesh rose from 23rd to 7th; Goa climbed ten places
- Karnataka leads charging readiness (97); Delhi leads research and innovation (94)
- Only three ā Delhi, Chandigarh, Maharashtra ā are top performers in transport electrification
