Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while reviewing the Transport Department in the Secretariat, has directed the officials to start the Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Seva Yojana soon. Along with this, the work of setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the state has also been asked to be completed in a timely manner. The CM said that the process of applying green cess on vehicles coming from other states should be expedited and the work of bus depots under construction should be completed in a timely manner.
The Chief Minister directed the officials to set up charging stations near bus depots, parking places, government buildings and guest houses, petrol pumps, so that the drivers can get the facility of charging easily. The Chief Minister said that special attention should be paid to increasing the income of the Transport Corporation.
On this occasion, Managing Director Transport Corporation Reena Joshi informed that Pradhan Mantri E-Bus Seva Yojana will be started in Dehradun and Haridwar. Under which 150 electric vehicles will be operated. The main objective of the scheme is to provide smooth, accessible and environment-friendly transport facilities to the citizens. The scheme will also create about 750 new employment opportunities. He said that the state government is giving special emphasis on the development of e-V charging infrastructure with the aim of promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing air pollution. Under the first phase of the scheme, e-V charging stations have been established at 28 sites.
Vice Chairman of Infrastructure Monitoring Council Vishwas Dabur, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram and officials of the Transport Department were present in the meeting.
