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Centre and Delhi Push Bold Policies Toward a Greener Future

Gradually phasing out compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and replacing them with EVs. This will apply to all the CNG-driven public transports like autorickshaws, cabs and other light-weight vehicles that run on CNG.

Public Transport | May 02, 2025 | By News Bureau | 1102

Andhra Pradesh’s EV Policy Aims for 100 Percent Fleet Electrification

The new policy aims to drastically increase EV adoption by integrating stakeholders such as public transportation providers, private fleet operators, and charging infrastructure developers.

Public Transport | December 12, 2024 | By Aishwarya | 3400

Govt. Launches PM e-Bus Sewa PSM Scheme With an Outlay of INR 3,435.33 Crore

PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme will support the deployment of more than 38,000 electric buses from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 by public transport authorities with an outlay of INR 3,435.33 crore.

Public Transport | September 12, 2024 | By EI News Network | 2108

Himachal Pradesh Plans to Establish Solar Power Projects in 24 Gram Panchayats

The officials stated that the government’s all-inclusive aim to redevelop the panchayats comprises establishing solar power projects with a capacity of 500 KW to 1 MW in each of these panchayats.

Public Transport | September 11, 2023 | By EI News Network | 2378

Govt Plans Rs 80,000 Crore Electric Bus Contract to Curb Emissions

State-controlled Convergence Energy Services Ltd. is planning a $10-billion (Rs 80,000 crore) tender for 50,000 electric buses that will drive India’s plans to decarbonise public transport and help meet its goals for net zero emissions.

Public Transport | July 22, 2022 | By News Bureau | 2811

Energy Transition and Climate Action Find Special Focus in Union Budget 2022-23

The Union Budget 2022-23, which was tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized the vision of promoting energy transition and climate action in the next 25 years.

Public Transport | February 01, 2022 | By Manu Tayal | 3088