PM E-DRIVE SCHEME
Summary of News
Delhi will add 2,800 low-floor electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. PM E-DRIVE is a central government scheme that promotes electric mobility by supporting electric buses, charging infrastructure, and cleaner transport systems. These buses will improve public transport by making it cleaner, more accessible, and less dependent on fossil fuels. Core idea: This is not just a Delhi bus update; it reflects India’s larger push toward electric public transport, lower urban pollution, and sustainable mobility.
Static Link (Preview)
Electric mobility, urban public transport, air pollution, FAME-II, PM E-DRIVE.
UPSC Trap (Preview)
Mixing PM E-DRIVE with PM-eBus Sewa.
Possible MCQ Question
Q. With reference to PM E-DRIVE, consider the following statements.
- A.1. PM E-DRIVE is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
- B.2. PM E-DRIVE succeeds FAME-II.
- C.3. PM E-DRIVE and PM-eBus Sewa are the same scheme under the same ministry.
- D.Options:
- E.A. 1 and 2 only
- F.B. 2 and 3 only
- G.C. 1 and 3 only
- H.D. 1, 2 and 3
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