CESL concludes India’s largest electric bus tender under PM E-DRIVE scheme
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Why in news
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) concluded India's largest electric bus tender for 10,900 buses under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to reduce CO2 emissions.
Background
CESL, a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), secured a tender for 10,900 electric buses. The initiative aims to reduce over 4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across five major cities, with Andhra Pradesh receiving 750 e-buses.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCESL: A subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
- SchemePM E-DRIVE Scheme: Government initiative for electric bus procurement
- FactTotal e-buses in tender: 10,900
- FactAndhra Pradesh allocation: 750 e-buses (including 150 for Visakhapatnam)
- FactProjected CO2 reduction: Over 4 million tonnes
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the transition to electric public transport under schemes like PM E-DRIVE contributes to India's climate goals and urban air quality management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Requirement for high-density charging stations and grid stability in urban centers
- Emission mitigation: Quantifiable reduction in carbon footprint and particulate matter in metropolitan hubs
- Fiscal strategy: Leveraging public-private partnerships to scale EV manufacturing and deployment
Keywords: Decarbonization · Public Transport Electrification · PM E-DRIVE Scheme · Emission Mitigation · Sustainable Urban Mobility
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