PM
E-BUS SEWA – GOVERNMENT SCHEME
News: Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for
augmenting city bus operations
What's
in the news?
● The
Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a bus
scheme “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on
PPP model.
PM
e-Bus Sewa scheme:
● The
“PM-eBus Sewa” scheme aims to bolster urban bus operations by introducing 10,000 electric buses on a PPP model.
Financial
Allocation:
● The
Scheme would have an estimated cost of Rs.57,613 crore, out of which support of
Rs.20,000 crore will be provided by the
Central government.
Nodal
Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Duration:
● The
scheme will support bus operations for a duration of 10 years.
Implementation
Segments:
The Scheme has two segments:
- In 169 cities (selected through
challenge mode for cities with a population of 3-40 lakhs), 10,000 e-buses
will be deployed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
- For cities
with less than 5 lakh population: 50 e-buses
- For cities
with 20-40 lakh population: 150 e-buses
- In 181 cities, infrastructure will be
upgraded to support green urban mobility initiatives. Behind-the-meter
power infrastructure like substations will be created.
Operation
Responsibility:
● States
or cities will be responsible for running the e-bus services and making
payments to the bus operators.
Significance:
● It
seeks to enhance public transportation, promote e-mobility, and generate
employment opportunities.