New Delhi, April 1 -- The Centre has received inputs from as many as 14 states for its stepped-up campaign under the PM E-Drive scheme, which aims to more than double the number of electric vehicle public charging stations to 72,300 along dense traffic highways and key cities to encourage the adoption of green vehicles.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the scheme with an outlay of 10,900 crore out of which Rs 2,000 crore has been earmarked for setting up electric charging stations. The scheme has set a target of supporting over 28.8 lakh electric vehicles by the end of financial year 2026, a senior official said.

He confirmed that among the high traffic density points ports and airports were also being looked at as location...