Vacant govt land in U.P. to be used for EV charging infra

State cabinet expected to approve right-of-use policy

- Brajendra K Parashar

The Uttar Pradesh governments set to introduce a new policy requiring all government departments, corporations and civic bodies to offer the “right-of-use” of their vacant land for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban areas and along highways.

This proposed step marks a significant policy push to support the state's fast-growing EV ecosystem.

The move comes in response to the growing mismatch between the rapid pace of EV adoption in the state and the limited availability of charging infrastructure. Officials said the lack of accessible land was a key hurdle for private players looking to set up charging stations.