HD Kumaraswamy, Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on Friday said it has received a formal proposal from the government of Karnataka seeking allocation of electric buses (e-Buses) under the Prime Minister (PM) E-DRIVE initiative, to which it has assured for a complete support.
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the State’s request, citing the need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities, it said.
Responding positively, HD Kumaraswamy, Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, held deliberations with senior officials of the Ministry and assured the Karnataka government of complete support from the Centre. The minister confirmed that the process of allocation is already underway and that Karnataka will receive electric buses in a phased and prioritised manner.
“I will ensure that Karnataka receives all due support from the government of India. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, we are transforming public mobility across India. Karnataka will definitely receive buses under PM E-DRIVE,” Kumaraswamy said.
Under the PM E-Drive scheme, 14,000 e-Buses are to be allocated to nine major cities. Discussions between the Union and State governments have also covered associated infrastructure, including charging stations, bus depots and vehicle maintenance systems.
Officials from both sides explored implementation models to ensure rapid rollout across identified urban clusters, the MHI said.
“We are not just distributing buses — we are building a cleaner, smarter and more inclusive transport future for the people of India. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has my full co-operation and that of the Ministry,” Kumaraswamy added.
The PM E-Drive initiative, the Centre aims to augment city bus operations with 14,028 e-Buses. The scheme has an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over a period of two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
Published on May 16, 2025
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