Punjab News: The Municipal Corporation Ludhiana (MCL) has taken a significant step towards the arrival of 100 electric buses, as it has completed estimates for necessary civil structures, electrical connections, and coordination with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Officials have submitted the report to the Government of India (GOI) and now await the allocation of the buses under the PM E Bus Sewa Yojna.
Municipal Corporation Ludhiana Becomes First Among Selected Cities to Finalize Formalities Under PM E Bus Sewa Yojna
Ludhiana was selected for this initiative in 2023, and since then, the civic body has been making preparations. Two sites, Ghora Road and Hambran Road, were chosen for bus depots.
Cost and Infrastructure Details
- Ghora Road Depot: Estimated civil work cost is Rs 12.56 crore, with a requirement for four megavolt-amperes (MVA) connections. The cost of these connections, estimated by the Public Works Department (PWD), is Rs 2.25 crore, while PSPCL’s feeder connection will cost Rs 62.89 lakh.
- Hambran Road Depot: The civil work is estimated at Rs 6.01 crore, with two MVA connections costing Rs 1.58 crore. PSPCL’s involvement is expected to cost Rs 1.22 crore.
The cost of civil work will be shared equally between the GOI and the Municipal Corporation. With the necessary groundwork completed, Ludhiana’s civic body is well-prepared to support the fleet of e-buses, awaiting GOI’s signal to deploy them in the city.
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