₹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
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right