<p>New Delhi: Karnataka will receive electric buses in a "phased and prioritised manner" under the Centre's flagship PM E-Drive Scheme, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday.</p>.<p>The Ministry of Heavy Industries had received a formal proposal from the Karnataka government seeking allocation of electric buses under the initiative.</p>.<p>Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the state's request, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities.</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy held deliberations with senior officials of the Heavy Industries Ministry and assured the Karnataka government of complete support from the Centre.</p>.Greater Bengaluru Area to remain same as BBMP area; three corporations likely .<p>The minister confirmed that the process of allocation is already underway and that Karnataka will receive electric buses in a phased and prioritised manner.</p>.<p>"I will ensure that Karnataka receives all due support from the Government of India," Kumaraswamy said.</p>.<p>"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are transforming public mobility across India. Karnataka will definitely receive buses under PM E-Drive," he added.</p>.<p>Over 14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to nine major cities under the initiative.</p>.<p>The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore for two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.</p>.<p>Discussions between the Union and state governments have also covered associated infrastructure, including charging stations, bus depots, and vehicle maintenance systems.</p>.<p>Officials from both sides explored implementation models to ensure rapid roll-out across identified urban clusters, a statement said. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Karnataka will receive electric buses in a "phased and prioritised manner" under the Centre's flagship PM E-Drive Scheme, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday.</p>.<p>The Ministry of Heavy Industries had received a formal proposal from the Karnataka government seeking allocation of electric buses under the initiative.</p>.<p>Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the state's request, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities.</p>.<p>Kumaraswamy held deliberations with senior officials of the Heavy Industries Ministry and assured the Karnataka government of complete support from the Centre.</p>.Greater Bengaluru Area to remain same as BBMP area; three corporations likely .<p>The minister confirmed that the process of allocation is already underway and that Karnataka will receive electric buses in a phased and prioritised manner.</p>.<p>"I will ensure that Karnataka receives all due support from the Government of India," Kumaraswamy said.</p>.<p>"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are transforming public mobility across India. Karnataka will definitely receive buses under PM E-Drive," he added.</p>.<p>Over 14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to nine major cities under the initiative.</p>.<p>The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore for two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.</p>.<p>Discussions between the Union and state governments have also covered associated infrastructure, including charging stations, bus depots, and vehicle maintenance systems.</p>.<p>Officials from both sides explored implementation models to ensure rapid roll-out across identified urban clusters, a statement said. </p>