New Delhi, May 16 -- The Karnataka government has sought allocation of electric buses from the central government under the centrally sponsored PM E-Drive initiative.

For this purpose, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has put forward the state's request before the Centre, at a meeting with Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities in the southern state.

According to a statement from his ministry, HD Kumaraswamy held deliberations with senior officials of the Ministry and assured the Karnataka government of complete support from the Centre.

The Union Minister confirmed that the process of allocation is already underway and that Karnataka will rec...