Government Approves PM e-Bus Seva Scheme to Deploy 10,000 Electric Buses in 169 Cities

The Union Cabinet has approved the PM e-Bus Seva scheme, which will deploy 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities across India. The scheme will be implemented on a public-private partnership (PPP) model and will have an estimated cost of Rs. 57,613 crore.

The scheme will focus on deploying electric buses in cities with a population of over 3 lakhs. Priority will be given to cities that do not have organized bus services. The buses will be equipped with modern features such as GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, and panic buttons.

The central government will provide a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 crore for the scheme. The remaining amount will be borne by the state governments and the private players. The scheme will be implemented over a period of 10 years.

The PM e-Bus Seva scheme is part of the government’s efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce pollution in the country. The scheme is also expected to create jobs in the manufacturing and operation of electric buses.

Here are some of the benefits of the PM e-Bus Seva scheme:

• It will help to reduce air pollution in cities.
• It will create jobs in the manufacturing and operation of electric buses.
• It will promote the use of electric vehicles in India.
• It will improve public transportation in cities.

The PM e-Bus Seva scheme is a major step towards making India a clean and green country. The scheme is expected to have a positive impact on the environment and the economy.

The scheme has been welcomed by environmental experts and industry players. They have said that the scheme will help to reduce air pollution and promote the use of electric vehicles in India.

The scheme is expected to be implemented in a phased manner. The first phase will see the deployment of 5,000 electric buses in 100 cities. The second phase will see the deployment of another 5,000 electric buses in 69 cities. The third and final phase will see the deployment of the remaining 1,000 electric buses in the remaining cities.

The PM e-Bus Seva scheme is a major initiative by the government to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce pollution in India. The scheme is expected to have a positive impact on the environment and the economy.