The Indian government announced the largest rollout of electric buses in history under the PM e-Dhansi Scheme, marking yet another very large push for green mobility. There are plans to deploy 14,028 electric buses in major cities across India and with a budget of ₹10,900 crore, it displays a strong shift towards sustainable public transport in India. This latest initiative further demonstrates the Centre's commitment to reducing pollution and modernizing the urban transport system.
Electric Buses Allocation Across Major Cities
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy led a high-level inter-ministerial review to finalize the distribution and coordinate with key states. The buses will be deployed across several metros:
- Bengaluru: 4,500 electric buses
- Delhi: 2,800 electric buses
- Hyderabad: 2,000 electric buses
- Ahmedabad: 1,000 electric buses
- Surat: 600 electric buses
This rollout marks a key milestone in the PM e-Drive Scheme, aimed at promoting eco-friendly public transport.
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Minister’s Vision for Green Urban Mobility
H.D. Kumaraswamy said this is more than an allocation of buses and it is a progressive and environmentally friendly initiative, using electric buses.
"We are not just allocating buses, we are creating India's transport future by allocating
electric buses," he said.
The agreement and endorsement provided from states of Karnataka, Delhi and Telangana and Gujarat reflects the alignment and collaboration of intentions and delivery of buses in adoption.
Why This Initiative Matters
The electric bus drive offers several long-term benefits:
- Reduced air pollution in urban areas
- Lower operating costs for city transport systems
- Quieter and smoother commuting experiences
- Promotion of Make in India as many buses are domestically produced
- Boost to electric vehicle infrastructure development
This is a strong move toward India’s net-zero goals and a cleaner, greener future.
Conclusion
The start of India’s largest electric bus deployment signifies a transformative moment in urban mobility. With an investment of ₹10,900 crore and over 14,000 e-buses about to be rolled out, India is signaling strongly in the shift toward eco-friendly transportation. As the cities prepare to incorporate the buses, the country steps forward in confidence in its clean energy campaign.
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