India, Aug. 19 -- State-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) on Sunday said it has signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals Enterprises to install public electric vehicle charging stations in its hospitals across the country.

"This is a first such MoU by EESL with a private partner, to set up public charging infrastructure in the country," the company said in a statement.

Under the MoU, EESL will make the entire upfront investment on specified services and deploy qualified manpower for the operation and maintenance of the public charging infrastructure.

"Developing a strong supporting infrastructure is vital to build consumer confidence in electric vehicles (EV). Our MoU with Apollo Hospitals rein...