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Title: Chief Minister flags off five electric buses under PM eBus Sewa Scheme
Press Release Number:
09/06/2026
Description:
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma congratulated the Urban Affairs Department and thanked the Government of India for supporting Meghalaya's efforts to transform urban mobility through the PM eBus Sewa Scheme.
"Today, we are witnessing the launch of the e-buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme," he said, while acknowledging the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India in advancing sustainable public transportation across the country.
The Chief Minister noted that public transportation has long been one of Shillong's biggest challenges and said the Government has been experimenting with different mobility solutions over the years. He described the launch of the electric buses as another important step towards creating a transport system that is better suited to the needs of the city.
"Slowly but steadily, we are arriving at a model that is more adaptable and tailor-made for the needs of our city," he said. "The ultimate objective of this entire exercise is to determine how we can decongest Shillong and encourage people to use public transportation instead of relying on private vehicles."
He stated that the electric bus initiative forms part of a broader strategy to reduce congestion and improve mobility in Shillong through a combination of public transportation, parking infrastructure, and urban planning interventions.
Highlighting complementary infrastructure projects being undertaken across the city, the Chief Minister informed that new parking facilities are being developed in different locations, while the upcoming administrative city at Mawdiangdiang will play a significant role in easing pressure on Shillong's existing urban core.
He said the Government is developing multiple connectivity options between Shillong and the new administrative city, including a proposed four-lane road, to facilitate the gradual relocation of administrative functions and reduce vehicle movement within the city centre
"Today, we are witnessing the launch of the e-buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme," he said, while acknowledging the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India in advancing sustainable public transportation across the country.
The Chief Minister noted that public transportation has long been one of Shillong's biggest challenges and said the Government has been experimenting with different mobility solutions over the years. He described the launch of the electric buses as another important step towards creating a transport system that is better suited to the needs of the city.
"Slowly but steadily, we are arriving at a model that is more adaptable and tailor-made for the needs of our city," he said. "The ultimate objective of this entire exercise is to determine how we can decongest Shillong and encourage people to use public transportation instead of relying on private vehicles."
He stated that the electric bus initiative forms part of a broader strategy to reduce congestion and improve mobility in Shillong through a combination of public transportation, parking infrastructure, and urban planning interventions.
Highlighting complementary infrastructure projects being undertaken across the city, the Chief Minister informed that new parking facilities are being developed in different locations, while the upcoming administrative city at Mawdiangdiang will play a significant role in easing pressure on Shillong's existing urban core.
He said the Government is developing multiple connectivity options between Shillong and the new administrative city, including a proposed four-lane road, to facilitate the gradual relocation of administrative functions and reduce vehicle movement within the city centre
Released Date:
09 Jun 2026
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