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scheme The Hindu Friday, 6 March 2026 NEW

₹2,000 crore electric bus programme in support of World Bank announced in Karnataka Budget 2026

Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

The government also plans to induct 4,000 electric buses into the fleets of various State-run transport corporations as part of the initiative

Key Facts

Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAI

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesCommutersTrucking IndustryRailways Employees

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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