The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the purchase of 250 electric
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The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the procurement of 250 electric buses for UPSRTC to modernize public transport and meet CAQM air quality norms.
Background
The project involves 250 electric buses at an estimated cost of Rs 425.50 crore, funded by the state government (Rs 400 crore) and UPSRTC (Rs 25.50 crore). The Cabinet also approved a 500-bed working women's hostel in Varanasi under the Chief Minister Shramjeevi Mahila Chhatravas Yojana.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal estimated cost for 250 electric buses in Uttar Pradesh is Rs 425.50 crore.
- BodyUPSRTC: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.
- BodyCAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management (statutory body for NCR and adjoining areas).
- SchemeChief Minister Shramjeevi Mahila Chhatravas Yojana: State scheme for women's hostels.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of public transport electrification in achieving sustainable urban mobility and improving air quality in North Indian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory compliance: Aligning state transport infrastructure with CAQM air quality mandates
- Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-funded capital expenditure with public utility modernization
- Gender-inclusive infrastructure: Addressing urban migration challenges through dedicated women's housing
Keywords: Sustainable Mobility · Public Transport Electrification · Air Quality Management · Urban Infrastructure · Gender Mainstreaming
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