Ministry of Panchayati Raj and CESL Sign MoU to Deploy EV Charging Infrastructure on Panchayat Land

Key facts

• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping stations on Panchayat land.
• The partnership aims to generate own-source revenue (OSR) for Gram, Block, and District Panchayats while expanding clean mobility infrastructure.
• CESL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), which operates under the Ministry of Power.
• The infrastructure will support two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles.
• CESL is responsible for site assessment, demand aggregation, installation, testing, commissioning, and the operation and maintenance of the facilities.
• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will coordinate with state Panchayati Raj departments to identify and monitor suitable sites for the project.