In a major step towards sustainable and environment-friendly transport, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved an outlay of Rs 952.56 crore for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of 200 midi electric buses over the next 10 years.

The initiative aims to strengthen urban mobility and reduce carbon emissions across six major cities in the state.

Under Package VIII, 100 electric buses have been allotted for Keonjhar (25), Baripada (25), and Berhampur (50). Similarly, under Package IX, another 100 buses will be deployed in Angul (25), Jharsuguda (25), and Sambalpur (50).

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The project also includes the development of charging infrastructure, bus depots, and a comprehensive operation and maintenance system in

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