Lok Sabha Question No. 997 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: PM-eBus Sewa Scheme in Maharashtra
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 997 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 05, 2026

## PM-EBUS SEWA SCHEME IN MAHARASHTRA

NO. 997. PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  status  of  implementation  of  the  PM-eBus  Sewa  scheme  in Maharashtra including the number of cities covered and the number of electric buses sanctioned, tendered and made operational as on date;
- (b) the details of Central financial assistance approved, released and utilised under the said Scheme in Maharashtra, city-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  has  assessed  the  adequacy  of charging infrastructure, depot preparedness and power availability for  effective  operation  of  e-buses  in  Maharashtra  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (d) the expected outcomes of the said scheme in terms of improvement in urban mobility, reduction in emissions and benefits to commuters; and
- (e) the monitoring and grievance-redressal mechanism put in place by the  Union  Government to ensure timely implementation and longterm sustainability of the PM-eBus Sewa scheme in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) Under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, so far, a total of 1609 e-buses have been sanctioned to 22 participating cities of Maharashtra. Out of these 1,609 sanctioned buses, 1,411 buses have been tendered so far and no bus is operational.  The city-wise details of the e-buses are provided in Annexure-I.

- (b) Under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, a total of Rs 370.49 cr. has been sanctioned for development of Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Power and Civil Depot infrastructure, out of this sanctioned amount, Rs 200.18 Cr have been released so far.  Details are provided in Annexure-II.
- (c) Yes,  Project  Monitoring  and  Evaluation  Committee  (PMEC)  set  up under the Scheme, evaluates Behind-the-Meter (BTM) proposals and civil depot  infrastructure  proposals  submitted  by  the  respective  States/UTs before  putting  up  the  proposal  for  approval  by  Central  Steering  and Sanctioning Committee (CSSC) set up under the Scheme.
- (d) The PM-eBus Sewa Scheme aims to deploy 10,000 air-conditioned electric  buses  across  more  than  100  cities,  enhancing  urban  mobility through  cleaner,  smarter,  and  more  inclusive  transport  systems.  By exclusively  providing  electric  buses,  the  scheme  helps  in  reducing emissions and promoting sustainable mobility. The Scheme covers cities with the population between 3 - 40 lakhs, as well as the State capital & Capital cities of North Eastern and hilly regions having population less than 3 lakhs, thereby delivering major benefits to commuters in smaller cities and those without organized bus services.
- (e) For  timely  implementation of the Scheme, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee  (PMEC)  &  Central  Steering and Sanctioning Committee (CSSC) set up under the Scheme, regularly hold meetings to monitor  the  Scheme  progress  and  implementation.  Further,  State/City level meetings are regularly held to monitor the progress of the scheme and to resolve issues raised by the States/cities.

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## City-wise details of the buses sanctioned and tendered

| Cities          |   No. of buses sanctioned |   No. of Buses Tendered |
|-----------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|
| Ahmednagar      |                        40 |                      40 |
| Akola           |                        50 |                      42 |
| Amravati        |                        50 |                      40 |
| Aurangabad      |                       100 |                     100 |
| Bhiwandi        |                       100 |                     100 |
| Chandrapur      |                        50 |                      30 |
| Dhule           |                        28 |                      28 |
| Ichalkaranji    |                        25 |                      20 |
| Jalgaon         |                        50 |                      30 |
| Kalyan Dombivli |                       100 |                      75 |
| Kolhapur        |                       100 |                     100 |
| Latur           |                        50 |                      40 |
| Malegaon        |                        26 |                      26 |
| Mira Bhayandar  |                       100 |                     100 |
| Nagpur          |                       150 |                     150 |
| Nashik          |                       100 |                      50 |
| Parbhani        |                        40 |                      20 |
| Sangli          |                        50 |                      50 |
| Solapur         |                       100 |                     100 |
| Thane           |                       100 |                     100 |
| Ulhasnagar      |                       100 |                      70 |
| Virar           |                       100 |                     100 |
| Total           |                      1609 |                    1411 |

## Details of funds sanctioned & released City-wise.

| City                       | Depot Name              | Total sanctioned   | 1st Tranche Disbursed   | 1st Tranche Disbursed   | 1st Tranche Disbursed   |
|----------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| City                       | Depot Name              | (BTM Civil)        | Power                   | Civil                   | Total                   |
| Ahmednagar                 | Kedgaon                 | 10.25              | 2.58                    | 1.2                     | 3.78                    |
| Akola                      | Khadki                  | 11.92              | 3.57                    | 1.5                     | 5.07                    |
| Amravati                   | Badnera                 | 11.87              | 4.14                    | 1.25                    | 5.39                    |
| Bhiwandi                   | Kombadpada              | 11.43              | 5.42                    | 0.87                    | 6.29                    |
| Bhiwandi                   | Nagaon                  | 7.6                | 2.6                     | 0.93                    | 3.53                    |
| Bhiwandi                   | Temghar                 | 6.53               | 1.49                    | 1.03                    | 2.52                    |
| Chandrapur                 | Civil Line Depot        | 17.49              | 9.89                    | 1.36                    | 11.25                   |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | Jadhavwadi              | 14.7               | 8.91                    | 0.85                    | 9.76                    |
| Dhule                      | Truck Terminal          | 10.4               | 4.99                    | 0.87                    | 5.86                    |
| Ichalkaranji               | Shahapur Depot          | 9.89               | 6.02                    | 0.64                    | 6.66                    |
| Jalgaon                    | TB Sanatorium           | 15.25              | 8.22                    | 1.3                     | 9.52                    |
| Kalyan Dombivli            | Wadheghar               | 26.44              | 11.36                   | 2.46                    | 13.82                   |
| Kolhapur                   | Shastri Nagar KMT       | 27.18              | 14.93                   | 1.89                    | 16.82                   |
| Latur                      | Garud Chowk             | 13.93              | 7.25                    | 1.37                    | 8.62                    |
| Malegaon                   | Maldhe                  | 6.89               | 0                       | 0                       | 0                       |
| Mira Bhayandar             | Godhbandar              | 3.86               | 0.65                    | 0.54                    | 1.19                    |
| Mira Bhayandar             | Kankiya                 | 8.36               | 0.42                    | 1.44                    | 1.86                    |
| Nagpur                     | Khapri                  | 12.17              | 5.5                     | 1.67                    | 7.17                    |
|                            | Koradi                  | 18.82              | 18.82                   | 0                       | 18.82                   |
| Nashik                     | Adgaon                  | 14.77              | 4.85                    | 1.25                    | 6.1                     |
| Parbhani                   | Dhar Road               | 9.48               | 0                       | 0                       | 0                       |
| Sangli                     | Timber Area             | 11.35              | 3.86                    | 1.43                    | 5.29                    |
| Solapur                    | Budhavarpeth            | 21.64              | 12.25                   | 1.76                    | 14.01                   |
| Thane                      | Kolshet Thane           | 24.56              | 12.77                   | 2.4                     | 15.17                   |
| Ulhasnagar                 | Ajmera & Paradise Group | 4.49               | 0.81                    | 0.6                     | 1.41                    |
|                            | Opp. Railway station    | 6.6                | 0.89                    | 0.9                     | 1.79                    |
|                            | Regency Antilla         | 5.45               | 0.76                    | 0.69                    | 1.45                    |
| Vasai Virar                | Nalasopara              | 16.37              | 10.79                   | 1.26                    | 12.05                   |
| Vasai Virar                | Navgarh Depot           | 10.8               | 3.91                    | 1.07                    | 4.98                    |
|                            | Total                   | 370.49             | 167.65                  | 32.53                   | 200.18                  |

## ANNEXURE-II

(in cr.)