₹2,000 crore electric bus programme in support of World Bank announced in Karnataka Budget 2026
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Why in news
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ₹2,000-crore electric bus program supported by the World Bank to expand the state's public transport fleet.
Background
The program involves developing new depots and inducting thousands of electric buses into the fleet. Additionally, the state plans to procure 1,000 diesel buses and has set a revenue collection target of ₹15,500 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹2,000 crore: Total outlay for the electric bus program in Karnataka.
- Fact1,000: Number of additional diesel buses to be procured for public transport.
- Fact₹15,500 crore: Revenue collection target for the Transport Department for fiscal year 2026-27.
- BodyWorld Bank: International body providing assistance for the electric bus program.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of public-private-multilateral partnerships in accelerating the transition to electric public transport in Indian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high capital expenditure for EV infrastructure with revenue collection targets
- Energy transition: Managing the dual-track procurement of diesel and electric buses during the transition phase
- Urban mobility: Addressing last-mile connectivity through expanded depot networks and fleet expansion
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Sustainable Mobility · Fiscal Federalism · Decarbonization · Infrastructure Development
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