JAMMU, NOVEMBER 14,2026 : Jammu’s electric public transport network is set for a major boost, with 100 additional electric buses allocated to the city under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. A team from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), led by Director Urban Transport Bhanu Pratap Singh Bhadoria, on Saturday reviewed the progress of the new electric bus depot under construction at Bhagwati Nagar.
The visit focused on assessing infrastructure development, procurement arrangements and the preparedness required to accommodate the additional buses and expand sustainable public transport services across Jammu.
The team included Divya Jain, State Representative of the Programme Management Unit (PMU), PM-eBus Sewa. Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), and CEO, Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL), Ayushi Sudan, accompanied the delegation along with other officials from JMC and JSCL.
100 Additional Electric Buses Planned
The proposed fleet comprises 25 buses measuring 12 metres and 75 buses measuring seven metres. The larger buses are intended for routes with higher passenger demand, while the smaller vehicles will offer greater flexibility in congested areas and on narrower city roads.
Implementation arrangements for the 25 twelve-metre buses have been advanced through an agreement with PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited. Meanwhile, procurement of the remaining 75 seven-metre buses has progressed, with the Letter of Confirmation of Demand (LoCD) issued by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).
₹16.72 Crore Depot Project Under Review
Officials briefed the visiting team on the physical and financial progress of the Bhagwati Nagar depot, being developed by JSCL as a dedicated facility for the expanded electric bus fleet.
The project has a budgeted cost of ₹16.72 crore, including ₹15.05 crore in Central Assistance and ₹1.67 crore as the Union Territory’s share.
The team also reviewed the supporting Behind-the-Meter (BTM) power infrastructure being developed by Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) to meet the electricity requirements of the depot and its charging facilities.
Existing Fleet of 100 Electric Buses
Apart from the upcoming fleet expansion, officials reviewed Jammu’s existing electric bus operations. The city currently operates 100 electric buses allocated under the FAME-II Scheme, managed by JSCL.
The buses provide public transport within Jammu and connect the city with adjoining destinations, including Kathua, Udhampur, Katra and Khour.
The existing fleet is equipped with passenger-safety and convenience features such as CCTV cameras, emergency panic buttons, real-time vehicle tracking and passenger information systems.
MoHUA Director Appreciates JSCL
Bhanu Pratap Singh Bhadoria expressed satisfaction with the physical progress of the Bhagwati Nagar depot and appreciated JSCL’s efforts in operating the existing fleet of 100 electric buses efficiently while strengthening public transport connectivity.
The planned addition of 100 buses, supported by dedicated depot and charging infrastructure, is expected to further strengthen Jammu’s electric public transport network and improve connectivity for commuters.
