Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, recently chaired a key meeting to review the implementation of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The discussion focused on accelerating e-bus deployment in Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat—demonstrating significant progress toward Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for clean and inclusive urban mobility.
Following in-depth discussions, the Ministry of Heavy Industries confirmed e-bus allocations as follows: around 4,500 for Bengaluru, 2,000 for Hyderabad, 2,800 for Delhi, 1,000 for Ahmedabad, and 600 for Surat under the scheme’s current phase.
“Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, India is making determined progress in sustainable public transport,” said Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy. “Cities like Bengaluru and Delhi are leading the way in transitioning to smarter, cleaner, and more efficient urban mobility through electric buses.”
He further emphasized, “This is more than just distributing electric buses—we are reimagining India’s transport future with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Through close cooperation between the Centre and states such as Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat, we are fully committed to realizing the goals of the PM e-Drive Scheme.”
Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the PM e-Drive initiative targets the deployment of 14,028 electric buses across India, supported by a financial outlay of ?10,900 crore over two years (April 2024–March 2026). It stands as one of the world’s most ambitious programs to electrify public transport. The Ministry of Heavy Industries is focused on timely execution, operational preparedness, and robust collaboration with state governments to ensure the scheme’s success.