.The 1st batch of 100 BS-VI buses, part of a total 840 buses to be added to the BMTC line, were actually launched in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photograph Credit: Murali Kumar K.Principal Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the State Governmentu00e2 $ s guarantee plans have been helping lakhs of individuals in Karnataka, providing financial support of at the very least u00e2 u00b9 4,000 per month to every loved ones, consequently enhancing their financial stability.Speaking at the launch of one hundred brand new BS-6 diesel buses, aspect of a bigger squadron of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Enterprise (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the favorable impact of the governmentu00e2 $ s 5 guarantee plans, featuring the Shakti system, which delivers free bus traveling for girls on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the advantage of working-class individuals, 5 assurance programs, consisting of the Shakti system, have actually been actually carried out as well as are proceeding effectively. These programs will certainly proceed provided that our government exists, u00e2 $ pointed out Mr Siddaramaiah during the occasion held at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha.Among the flagship projects, the Gruha Lakshmi program, which gives u00e2 u00b9 2,000 per month to ladies heads of families, was commended for its addition to the monetary safety of 1000s of families, depending on to the Main Administrator. u00e2 $ Each day, the media demonstrates how lots of family members are benefitting from the Gruha Lakshmi program, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the adversary, Mr Siddaramaiah implicated the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) of resisting these pro-people programs. u00e2 $ BJP, which is anti-poor and anti-middle lesson, is waring these promise schemes. Do not listen to this disinformation, u00e2 $ he stated. Mr Siddaramaiah also asserted to become encountering challenges coming from the Central Authorities concerning the distribution of rice to the bad. u00e2 $ When we went forward with the plan of giving rice to the poor, the Central Authorities provided our company problem through not offering rice. But rather than rice, we gave funds to the people, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for growing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah underscored the necessity for additional public transport as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population remains to rise. u00e2 $ We are actually adding brand new buses to BMTC to accommodate the expanding working-class populace in the urban area. We have likewise resumed Indira Canteens, which were closed by the previous government, and strategy to begin additional to assist the operating training class, u00e2 $ he said.The brand new buses are actually fitted along with CCTV electronic cameras.| Photograph Credit score:.Murali Kumar K.The new line of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will certainly lessen emissions and improve commuter convenience, according to Transport Pastor Ramalinga Reddy. In the beginning, BMTC had granted the bus purchase tender to Tata Motors in Oct 2022, yet after technological problems, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To improve public transport services in Bengaluru and address climbing sky contamination caused by lorries, BMTC has triggered a number of procedures. Among these is the inclusion of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 up to date diesel-powered buses coming from Ashok Leyland into its fleet. The acquisition, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is actually monetarily supported due to the Karnataka government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy mentioned. Features of the BS-VI Diesel BusesNear-zero emissions, 90% decline in NOx. 11 gauges long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back chairs, three surveillance video cameras. LED displays, voice news, confusion alarm systems. Fire Detection Body, real-time monitoring, automatic doors, air revocation. RESOURCE: BMTC Released - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.