Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 19: Odisha has emerged as a “Frontrunner” among large States in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, unveiled during the State EV Policies Review and Recalibration Meet convened by NITI Aayog in New Delhi recently.The State of Odisha has secured an overall IEMI score of 55. In the two areas particularly relevant to urban mobility, Odisha has scored 58 in Transport Electrification Progress and 57 in
Charging Infrastructure Readiness, placing it in the Frontrunner category in both parameters.
The performance reflects Odisha’s sustained efforts to promote clean public transport, accelerate EV adoption and strengthen charging infrastructure across the State. The latest assessment also marks a significant improvement over IEMI 2024, when Odisha had secured a score of 49 and ranked 7th nationally.
Commenting on the achievement, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said, “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. Our focus is to ensure that the transition to electric mobility contributes to cleaner air, better urban mobility and a more sustainable Odisha.”
The recognition is aligned with the aspirations of Odisha Vision 2047, which envisages a sustainable, climate-resilient and future-ready transportation ecosystem powered by clean energy and innovative mobility solutions, he said.
Odisha continues to strengthen its efforts towards reducing carbon emissions, improving urban air quality and creating an efficient, accessible and environmentally sustainable transport network, the Minister informed.
Managing Director of CRUT, Md. Siddique Alam said, “The recognition reinforces Odisha’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.”
The Odisha Government remains committed to building on this momentum through continued investments in electric mobility, charging infrastructure and clean public transport, along with enabling policies that support green growth and sustainable urban development.
