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Electric Buses Under PM e-Bus Sewa: No Transfer of RTC Assets, Clarifies Special Chief Secretary

पीएम ई-बस सेवा: आरटीसी संपत्तियों का हस्तांतरण नहीं, परिवहन विभाग के विशेष मुख्य सचिव ने किया स्पष्ट

पीएम ई-बस सेवा: आरटीसी मालमत्तेचे हस्तांतरण नाही, विशेष मुख्य सचिव (वाहतूक) यांनी स्पष्ट केले

পিএম ই-বাস সেবা: আরটিসি সম্পত্তির হস্তান্তর নয়, বিশেষ মুখ্য সচিব (পরিবহন) দ্বারা স্পষ্টীকরণ

பிரதமரின் மின்சார பேருந்து திட்டம்: ஆர்.டி.சி சொத்து பரிமாற்றம் இல்லை, சிறப்பு தலைமைச் செயலாளர் உறுதி

PM ఇ-బస్ సేవా: RTC ఆస్తుల బదిలీ లేదు, రవాణా ప్రత్యేక ముఖ్య కార్యదర్శి స్పష్టీకరణ

PM ઈ-બસ સેવા: RTC સંપત્તિનું સ્થાનાંતરણ નહીં, વિશેષ મુખ્ય સચિવ (પરિવહન) દ્વારા સ્પષ્ટતા

PM ਇ-ਬਸ ਸੇਵਾ: RTC ਸੰਪਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਤਬਾਦਲਾ ਨਹੀਂ, ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਮੁੱਖ ਸਕੱਤਰ (ਆਵਾਜਾਈ) ਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟੀਕਰਨ

By AI News Desk 🕐 10 July 2026, 02:30 PM 🚀 Technology
Electric Buses: No RTC Asset Transfer, Clarifies Govt

In a significant clarification amid discussions surrounding the Centre’s ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, Special Chief Secretary (Transport) Krishna Babu has asserted that the induction of electric buses under this initiative does not involve the transfer of State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) assets or services to private entities. This statement aims to allay concerns that the scheme might lead to the privatization of public transport infrastructure.

Scheme's Objective and Structure

The PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme is designed to augment public transport in cities, focusing on deploying over 10,000 electric buses across various urban areas. The primary goal is to promote sustainable mobility, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the overall commuter experience. Krishna Babu emphasized that the scheme is structured to support and enhance the existing public transport system, rather than dismantle it.

Assurance on Public Assets

Addressing apprehensions about the potential outsourcing of services and the fate of government-owned assets, Babu clarified that the scheme operates on a model that ensures public control and ownership. The operational framework is intended to bring in modern electric buses and associated infrastructure, such as charging stations, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, where the core assets and service delivery remain under the purview of the state or its designated agencies. The private sector's role is primarily focused on the management and operation of these new electric fleets, adhering to strict guidelines and performance standards set by the government.

Focus on Modernization and Efficiency

The Special Chief Secretary highlighted that the scheme's objective is to modernize the aging bus fleets and introduce greener transportation solutions. This transition is crucial for India’s commitment to combating climate change and improving urban air quality. The clarification is expected to provide much-needed certainty to state transport undertakings and employees, assuring them that the scheme is a step towards modernization and not privatization, thereby safeguarding public interests and ensuring the continuity of essential public services.

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