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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
AICTSL to get 50 new electric buses this month
Indore: Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited (AICTSL) will receive 50 new electric buses by the end of this month. Currently, AICTSL operates 30 electric buses on BRTS corridor and 50 on other city routes. To support these new additions, construction of two electric bus depots has commenced at ISBT Nayta Mundla and Dewas Naka, with financial assistance from both central and state govts. AICTSL on Wednesday held a board meeting, chaired by Mayor and board president Pushyamitra Bhargav, where significant decisions were taken to bolster green mobility and enhance public transportation across the region. "AICTSL is rapidly expanding its intercity electric bus services. Operations for 26 fully-equipped electric buses will soon begin on routes connecting Indore to Ujjain, Bhopal, Khargone, Sendhwa, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Ratlam, Dhar-Mandav, and Maheshwar. The tender process for these routes is already complete," he said. Based on passenger demand, AC luxury bus services will soon commence from Indore to Kota, Mandsaur via Neemuch, Jirapur, and Soyat Kala, following the completion of their respective tender processes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally | Zen Life Mag Undo AICTSL plans to re-invite tenders for connecting Indore to several major cities like Rajkot (via Surat), Raipur (via Nagpur), Jaipur, Gwalior, Kanpur (via Jhansi), Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Pune, Mumbai, Ayodhya, Varanasi, New Delhi, Damoh, Banswara, Bhusawal, and Shahdol. In an effort to introduce double-decker buses, AICTSL had previously invited tenders. As no bidders participated, the board decided that AICTSL/IMC would directly undertake the procurement of double-decker buses. To further enhance last-mile connectivity, discussions were held regarding the future operation of e-bikes in the city. Currently, 'My Bike Project' successfully operates 1,500 bicycles for this purpose. "To strengthen AICTSL's financial standing, various projects are underway. Tenders have been invited for advertising on 42 unipoles installed on AB Road, with plans to install and invite tenders for advertising on unipoles at depots soon," Mayor said. He also announced free travel for all women passengers on all city buses on Raksha Bandhan. The city will get a total of 150 electric buses, in the first phase, through central govt's PM e-Bus Seva scheme. Of these, AICTSL already has 80 buses and 50 more are expected by month-end. The meeting was attended by AICTSL board vice president and divisional commissioner Deepak Singh, director and district magistrate Asheesh Singh, managing director and municipal commissioner Shivam Verma, director and IDA CEO Ram Prakash Ahirwar, and AICTSL CEO Divyank Singh, along with other officials.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Working towards competing with the world's top cities in terms of liveability'
Indore: Madhya Pradesh, a state committed to leading by example in promoting swachhta, on Thursday clinched eight awards in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. This achievement underscores the state's dedication to making cleanliness a deeply ingrained habit among its residents, as exemplified by Indore, the nation's cleanest city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Urban administration minister Kailash Vijayvargiya promised to further enhance these commendable practices and help other cities in the state to gain national recognition for their cleanliness efforts. Q: How do you view Madhya Pradesh securing national-level recognition with eight Presidential awards in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25? n We rallied behind the slogan, 'Modi ke mann mein MP, MP ke mann mein Modi' (MP in Modi's heart, Modi in MP's heart), reflecting the state's commitment to realising Prime Minister's dream of Swachh Bharat. Madhya Pradesh is set to become a torchbearer for the entire country in ensuring sustainable cleanliness. CM Mohan Yadav is spearheading this effort with a strong emphasis on teamwork to make Swachh Bharat Mission a resounding success. We significantly increased our tally; from just one or two cities previously, eight cities of MP were awarded this year. Our goal for next year is to push this number into double digits. Q: What's the secret to Indore's consistent success? What can other cities learn from Indore? n The most crucial factor is public participation. People of Indore truly love and respect their city. They don't just pay taxes; they actively come forward to contribute to various civic works, whether it is road construction or cleanliness initiatives like garbage segregation, maintaining sanitation, and even plantation drives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Public involvement is paramount for the success of such a large-scale campaign. This is why Indore consistently organises numerous community activities which other cities can effectively learn from and implement. Q: Every year, Indore sets new milestones in cleanliness. What lies ahead for the city? n Just as India is on the path of becoming a 'Vishwaguru' (world leader), Indore has emerged as a 'Mahaguru' (great leader) in spearheading the country's cleanliness campaign through its exemplary sanitation model. Indore is actively working on all aspects of waste management, focusing on the principle of 'Kachare se Kanchan' (waste to wealth). Segregated waste is being efficiently converted into bio-CNG, which is then used to power AICTSL (Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited) buses. Furthermore, as a 'Water+ City,' Indore is treating sewage water, which is subsequently diverted for reuse in public gardens. We are committed to not only sustaining this cleanliness model but also adding new practices, innovations, and habits to keep polishing the shine of the sanitation medal. Q: What areas require improvement to help Indore become even more liveable city? n Indore is already 100% processing all types of garbage generated, besides ensuring the treatment and reuse of water. We're also aggressively carrying out 'catch the rain' drives through rooftop water harvesting systems and other means. Significant improvements were observed on the air pollution front, as AICTSL and IMC replaced many diesel-run vehicles with CNG and electric vehicles. Efforts are continuously being made to further enhance the Air Quality Index. We are diligently working towards competing with the world's top cities in terms of liveability. Additionally, we will specifically address issues like honking and sound pollution to further improve the urban environment.
