Chandigarh, May 5 -- The Chandigarh transport department is all set to bring in additional 100 new electric buses by October this year.

The department has submitted a proposal to the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) for the procurement of these environment-friendly buses under the central government's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

Although the department will issue the tender for procurement, central approval has been sought since the Centre will provide a significant subsidy for the project.

In response, the Centre has asked for a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to review the terms and conditions. The RFP has been finalised and will be sent forward by Monday.

These electric buses will replace 100 aging diesel buses currently opera...