.The very first batch of one hundred BS-VI buses, aspect of a complete 840 buses to become added to the BMTC fleet, were actually introduced facing Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photograph Credit Rating: Murali Kumar K.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pointed out that the Condition Governmentu00e2 $ s promise systems have been actually profiting lakhs of folks in Karnataka, delivering financial help of a minimum of u00e2 u00b9 4,000 each month to every household, thus reinforcing their financial stability.Speaking at the launch of one hundred brand-new BS-6 diesel-powered buses, portion of a bigger line of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the favorable effect of the governmentu00e2 $ s 5 assurance programs, including the Shakti system, which gives free bus travel for girls on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the benefit of working-class people, 5 promise systems, featuring the Shakti scheme, have actually been executed and also are actually carrying on efficiently. These programs will continue just as long as our government exists, u00e2 $ said Mr Siddaramaiah during the activity kept at the principal measures of Vidhana Soudha.Among the crown jewel campaigns, the Gruha Lakshmi system, which provides u00e2 u00b9 2,000 each month to ladies heads of households, was actually commended for its own payment to the monetary security of thousands of families, depending on to the Main Administrator. u00e2 $ Every day, the media demonstrates how lots of family members are actually profiting from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is actually anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opponent, Mr Siddaramaiah charged the Bharatiya Janata Event (BJP) of opposing these pro-people plans. u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor and also anti-middle lesson, is campaigning against these warranty programs. Carry out certainly not listen to this disinformation, u00e2 $ he mentioned. Mr Siddaramaiah also declared to become dealing with obstacles coming from the Central Authorities relating to the circulation of rice to the bad. u00e2 $ When our company went on along with the program of giving rice to the inadequate, the Central Federal government gave us problem by certainly not giving rice. However instead of rice, our company offered money to individuals, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for growing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah underscored the necessity for even more public transportation as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population continues to rise. u00e2 $ Our company are actually including new buses to BMTC to support the growing working-class populace in the metropolitan area. Our company have actually likewise reopened Indira Canteens, which were closed by the previous authorities, and also plan to begin more to support the operating lesson, u00e2 $ he mentioned.The brand-new buses are actually fitted along with CCTV video cameras.| Photo Debt:.Murali Kumar K.The brand-new line of BS-6 buses, costing u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will reduce emissions and also boost commuter comfort, depending on to Transport Preacher Ramalinga Reddy. Originally, BMTC had rewarded the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in Oct 2022, but after specialized difficulties, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To enrich public transport companies in Bengaluru and also handle increasing sky contamination dued to autos, BMTC has launched several actions. Some of these is actually the introduction of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 compliant diesel-powered buses from Ashok Leyland right into its own fleet. The acquisition, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is actually fiscally assisted due to the Karnataka authorities, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy mentioned. Functions of the BS-VI Diesel-powered BusesNear-zero emissions, 90% reduction in NOx. 11 gauges long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back chairs, three surveillance cams. LED displays, voice announcements, panic alarm systems. Fire Detection Body, real-time monitoring, automatic doors, sky revocation. RESOURCE: BMTC Posted - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.