.The first set of 100 BS-VI buses, portion of an overall 840 buses to be included in the BMTC fleet, were actually launched before Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K.Main Minister Siddaramaiah pointed out that the Condition Governmentu00e2 $ s assure plans have actually been actually benefiting lakhs of people in Karnataka, offering monetary aid of a minimum of u00e2 u00b9 4,000 each month to each family, thus boosting their monetary stability.Speaking at the launch of one hundred brand-new BS-6 diesel buses, aspect of a larger line of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transportation Organization (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the favorable effect of the governmentu00e2 $ s five assurance schemes, consisting of the Shakti scheme, which uses complimentary bus trip for women on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the advantage of working-class folks, 5 guarantee programs, including the Shakti scheme, have actually been actually applied and are continuing effectively. These programs are going to proceed just as long as our federal government exists, u00e2 $ said Mr Siddaramaiah in the course of the celebration held at the grand actions of Vidhana Soudha.Among the crown jewel initiatives, the Gruha Lakshmi system, which supplies u00e2 u00b9 2,000 monthly to ladies heads of households, was complimented for its own payment to the financial protection of lots of loved ones, depending on to the Main Minister. u00e2 $ Everyday, the media demonstrates how lots of family members are actually taking advantage of the Gruha Lakshmi plan, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opponent, Mr Siddaramaiah charged the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) of opposing these pro-people systems.
u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor and anti-middle training class, is actually campaigning against these warranty schemes. Do certainly not listen closely to this brainwashing, u00e2 $ he stated. Mr Siddaramaiah additionally claimed to be experiencing difficulties coming from the Central Federal government pertaining to the circulation of rice to the bad.
u00e2 $ When our team went on with the plan of offering rice to the unsatisfactory, the Central Authorities provided us problem by certainly not supplying rice. However rather than rice, our company provided loan to the people, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses required for developing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah highlighted the necessity for more public transport as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population remains to climb. u00e2 $ We are actually including new buses to BMTC to satisfy the growing working-class populace in the city.
Our team have actually likewise reopened Indira Canteens, which were closed by the previous federal government, and also program to begin more to sustain the working course, u00e2 $ he said.The new buses are accommodated with CCTV cams.| Picture Credit report:.Murali Kumar K.The new line of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will definitely reduce discharges and also boost traveler convenience, according to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Originally, BMTC had rewarded the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in October 2022, yet after specialized difficulties, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To boost public transportation solutions in Bengaluru as well as address rising sky contamination brought on by autos, BMTC has actually started several actions.
Among these is the introduction of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 certified diesel-powered buses coming from Ashok Leyland right into its line. The investment, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is fiscally supported by the Karnataka federal government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy stated. Features of the BS-VI Diesel BusesNear-zero emissions, 90% decline in NOx.
11 gauges long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back seats, three monitoring cams. LED shows, voice announcements, panic alarm systems.
Fire Detection System, real-time tracking, automated doors, air revocation. RESOURCE: BMTC Published – September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.