Cabinet Approves "PM-eBus Sewa" Expansion to 100 More Cities.

Government Schemes | Dated: 16 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of the "PM-eBus Sewa" scheme to cover 100 additional cities, bringing the total to 269 cities. The scheme aims to deploy 20,000 electric buses across India to promote green urban mobility. The estimated cost for the expansion is Rs 35,000 crore.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The scheme operates on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, where the government provides a subsidy per kilometer of operation.
  • It focuses on cities with no organized bus service and hill states.
  • The expansion includes the development of charging infrastructure and bus depots.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM-eBus Sewa.
  • Expansion: 100 new cities.
  • Target: 20,000 Electric Buses.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under the expanded "PM-eBus Sewa" scheme, how many total cities will now be covered?

Correct Answer: 269

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoHUA

  • Minister – Manohar Lal Khattar
  • MoS – Tokhan Sahu