Karnataka seeks electric buses under PM E-DRIVE; Centre assures phased allocation
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 16 May 2025 that Karnataka had formally sought electric buses under PM E-DRIVE, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy assured phased allocation; 14,000 e-buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under the scheme.
Summary
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 16 May 2025 that it had received a formal proposal from the Government of Karnataka, submitted by state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, seeking electric buses under PM E-DRIVE for key cities. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy assured full support and said Karnataka would receive buses in a phased and prioritised manner in an upcoming phase. Under PM E-DRIVE, 14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities. Discussions also covered charging stations, bus depots and maintenance systems.
Key facts
- Request
- Karnataka, via Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy
- Union Minister
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, Heavy Industries and Steel
- Scheme
- PM E-DRIVE
- E-bus allocation
- 14,000 e-buses to 9 major cities
- Allocation
- Phased and prioritised
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As stated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in May 2025, how many electric buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under PM E-DRIVE?
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Correct answer: B — 14,000
14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under PM E-DRIVE.
Consider the following statements about Karnataka's request for electric buses (May 2025): 1. The request was submitted by Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. 2. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said Karnataka would receive buses in a phased and prioritised manner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Heavy Industries release of 16 May 2025.