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PM eBus Sewa

Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsactiveUrban DevelopmentLaunched: 2023-08-16

About the Scheme

PM eBus Sewa deploys 10,000 electric buses in cities to expand public transport and reduce urban pollution. Announced Aug 16, 2023. Budget: ₹57,613 crore (10 years). 169 cities. Public-Private Partnership model: operators run buses; government funds buses and charging infrastructure. Linked with National Common Mobility Card.

Target Beneficiaries: Urban commuters in 169 cities; public transport users; environment beneficiary

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✦Key Features

  • 10,000 electric buses across 169 cities over 10 years; budget ₹57,613 crore
  • Cities with population 3 lakh+ (from 2011 census) eligible
  • PPP model: government pays bus subsidy; operator funds remaining and maintenance
  • National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) integration for seamless ticketing
  • Zero-emission: replaces diesel buses; reduces carbon footprint of public transport
  • Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and 164 others
  • Linked with FAME II bus scheme; complements electric mobility push
PM eBus Sewa — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra

₹ Budget Allocation

57613

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance7%
Mains Relevance7%

Syllabus Tags

Urban DevelopmentElectric VehiclesPublic TransportClean EnergyGS3