.The initial set of 100 BS-VI buses, aspect of an overall 840 buses to be contributed to the BMTC line, were introduced in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photograph Credit: Murali Kumar K.Chief Administrator Siddaramaiah pointed out that the State Governmentu00e2 $ s assure plans have actually been gaining lakhs of people in Karnataka, providing monetary support of a minimum of u00e2 u00b9 4,000 monthly to each family, thereby strengthening their financial stability.Speaking at the launch of 100 brand new BS-6 diesel-powered buses, part of a much larger fleet of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Firm (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah stressed the beneficial impact of the governmentu00e2 $ s five promise programs, featuring the Shakti plan, which delivers free bus trip for women on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the perk of working-class people, 5 promise schemes, featuring the Shakti program, have been actually applied and are proceeding efficiently. These systems are going to carry on provided that our government exists, u00e2 $ said Mr Siddaramaiah during the event held at the grand measures of Vidhana Soudha.Among the crown jewel efforts, the Gruha Lakshmi plan, which offers u00e2 u00b9 2,000 each month to girls crowns of houses, was actually complimented for its own addition to the monetary protection of lots of loved ones, according to the Principal Minister. u00e2 $ Everyday, the media demonstrates how thousands of families are actually profiting from the Gruha Lakshmi plan, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opponent, Mr Siddaramaiah implicated the Bharatiya Janata Gathering (BJP) of opposing these pro-people systems. u00e2 $ BJP, which is anti-poor and also anti-middle class, is campaigning against these promise systems. Carry out certainly not listen closely to this brainwashing, u00e2 $ he stated. Mr Siddaramaiah additionally stated to be encountering problems coming from the Central Federal government concerning the circulation of rice to the bad. u00e2 $ When our experts went ahead along with the plan of giving rice to the poor, the Central Federal government offered us problem by certainly not providing rice. But instead of rice, our team provided cash to individuals, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for expanding populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah highlighted the requirement for even more public transport as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s populace continues to increase. u00e2 $ Our team are adding brand new buses to BMTC to satisfy the increasing working-class populace in the metropolitan area. Our company have actually likewise reopened Indira Canteens, which were nearby the previous federal government, and also program to begin even more to sustain the working course, u00e2 $ he said.The brand new buses are actually fitted along with CCTV electronic cameras.| Image Credit rating:.Murali Kumar K.The brand-new fleet of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will definitely reduce exhausts and improve traveler comfort, according to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Originally, BMTC had actually rewarded the bus purchase tender to Tata Motors in October 2022, yet after technological troubles, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To enrich public transportation services in Bengaluru and also handle rising sky pollution brought on by motor vehicles, BMTC has actually started many solutions. One of these is the addition of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 certified diesel buses from Ashok Leyland right into its own fleet. The acquisition, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is 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 meters long, non-AC, diesel. 41 high-back chairs, 3 security cameras. LED displays, voice announcements, confusion alarm systems. Fire Discovery Body, real-time tracking, automatic doors, sky suspension. RESOURCE: BMTC Published - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.