Rs 50 Crore Proposal Sent for State-of-the-Art Phaphamau E-Bus Depot Ahead of Kumbh 2031

In a transformative stride toward decarbonizing public transit and modernizing urban mobility in the Sangam city, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has formally submitted a Rs 50 crore financial blueprint to its Lucknow headquarters for the development of an advanced electric bus depot in Phaphamau, Prayagraj. Aimed at establishing a robust, zero-emission transportation network well before the grand pilgrimage of Kumbh Mela 2031, the ambitious infrastructure project will serve as the primary operational and maintenance nerve center for eco-friendly public transport connecting trans-Ganga rural belts, prominent arterial corridors, and northern metropolitan sectors.Three-Acre Strategic Plot on Lucknow Highway: PDA Approves Land AllocationThe physical blueprint of the depot will be anchored across a prime three-acre land parcel located adjacent to the police residential quarters right along the high-traffic Lucknow Road corridor. The governing board of the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has formally approved the allocation of this designated site, clearing key administrative and zoning clearances so that land acquisition and registry formalities can be executed immediately once the financial sanction arrives from Lucknow. Strategically situated at an entry gateway to the city, the location ensures that e-buses can seamlessly enter service routes across urban hubs, university campuses, and outlying rural pockets without getting snarled in inner-city vehicular bottlenecks.High-Speed Charging Hub for 50+ Electric Buses: Slashing Emissions and SmogEngineered as a modern green terminal, the facility will accommodate simultaneous parking, structural maintenance, diagnostic testing, and rapid battery replenishment for more than 50 electric buses at a time. The complex will be outfitted with industrial-grade high-speed DC charging stations capable of powering fleets in minimal turnaround time, guaranteeing dependable frequency and schedule adherence for daily commuters. Roadways Regional Manager Ravindra Kumar confirmed that the moment state financial clearance of Rs 50 crore is finalized, construction of the boundary, maintenance bays, and administrative infrastructure will begin in full swing, providing citizens with clean, air-conditioned, and noise-free urban travel while dramatically curtailing diesel exhaust emissions across Prayagraj.