.The first set of 100 BS-VI buses, component of a complete 840 buses to be contributed to the BMTC fleet, were introduced in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photo Debt: Murali Kumar K.Chief Official Siddaramaiah pointed out that the State Governmentu00e2 $ s assure plans have been gaining lakhs of folks in Karnataka, giving economic help of at the very least u00e2 u00b9 4,000 each month to each loved ones, consequently strengthening their monetary stability.Speaking at the launch of 100 brand-new BS-6 diesel-powered buses, component of a much larger fleet of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Organization (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah stressed the positive influence of the governmentu00e2 $ s five warranty schemes, featuring the Shakti system, which offers complimentary bus trip for females on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the advantage of working-class individuals, five warranty schemes, including the Shakti scheme, have been carried out and also are actually carrying on effectively. These systems will certainly proceed as long as our authorities exists, u00e2 $ said Mr Siddaramaiah during the course of the celebration held at the grand measures of Vidhana Soudha.Among the front runner projects, the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which gives u00e2 u00b9 2,000 monthly to girls heads of families, was complimented for its addition to the economic surveillance of countless families, depending on to the Chief Official. u00e2 $ On a daily basis, the media demonstrates how thousands of families are taking advantage of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is actually anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opposition, Mr Siddaramaiah implicated the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) of opposing these pro-people programs. u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor and also anti-middle lesson, is waring these assurance systems. Perform not pay attention to this publicity, u00e2 $ he stated. Mr Siddaramaiah also claimed to be experiencing challenges coming from the Central Authorities concerning the distribution of rice to the poor. u00e2 $ When our experts went ahead with the plan of giving rice to the bad, the Central Government offered us problem by not delivering rice. Yet instead of rice, our company gave loan to individuals, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed to have for expanding populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah underscored the requirement for even more public transportation as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s populace remains to increase. u00e2 $ Our experts are adding brand-new buses to BMTC to support the expanding working-class populace in the city. Our experts have also resumed Indira Canteens, which were closed by the previous government, as well as program to begin additional to assist the functioning class, u00e2 $ he claimed.The brand new buses are actually fitted with CCTV cameras.| Picture Credit scores:.Murali Kumar K.The new squadron of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will certainly lessen discharges and improve traveler comfort, depending on to Transportation Minister Ramalinga Reddy. In the beginning, BMTC had actually granted the bus purchase tender to Tata Motors in October 2022, however after specialized troubles, it was re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To enrich public transportation solutions in Bengaluru as well as handle rising sky contamination dued to automobiles, BMTC has actually triggered numerous measures. Some of these is actually the introduction of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 certified diesel buses from Ashok Leyland in to its squadron. The acquisition, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is fiscally supported by the Karnataka government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy stated. Functions of the BS-VI Diesel BusesNear-zero discharges, 90% decrease in NOx. 11 meters long, non-AC, diesel. 41 high-back seats, three security cams. LED screens, voice announcements, confusion alerts. Fire Diagnosis System, real-time tracking, automated doors, sky revocation. SOURCE: BMTC Released - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.