JAMMU: Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) on Thursday signed an agreement with PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited for the induction of 25 electric buses under the Government of India’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, further expanding the city’s electric public transport network.
The agreement was signed by Chief Executive Officer, JSCL, Dr Devansh Yadav, on behalf of the Housing and Urban Development Department, and Chandra Kant Goyal, Chief Operating Officer (SPV Operations) of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar was present on the occasion.
Officials said the addition of 25 buses will augment Jammu’s existing fleet of 100 electric buses and strengthen access to clean and sustainable public transport.
During the event, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions made a presentation on its electric bus models and mobility solutions, while JSCL officials briefed the Divisional Commissioner on the PM e-Bus Sewa project, proposed fleet expansion and the status of infrastructure development, including the Bhagwati Nagar Depot.
The new buses will operate from the Bhagwati Nagar Depot, which is being developed as a dedicated electric bus facility by Jammu Smart City Limited. The foundation stone for the depot was laid earlier this month.
According to officials, the depot will provide the infrastructure required to support the expanding electric bus network and improve public transport services in the city.
The Divisional Commissioner said the expansion of electric public transport would support Jammu’s growing mobility needs while contributing to cleaner and more sustainable urban development.
Officials said 25 electric buses have been allocated to Jammu under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, while another 75 buses are proposed to be added in the next phase. The procurement process for the additional buses is being undertaken by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
With the proposed expansion, Jammu’s electric bus fleet could increase to 200 buses, significantly enhancing sustainable public transport capacity in the city, officials added.