Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched 15 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Bhubaneswar to promote eco-friendly mobility and environmental safety.
The charging stations were launched as part of the state-level celebrations of National Road Safety Month 2026. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the state government has taken a slew of initiatives to strengthen road safety and sustainable transport.
He said 85 additional EV charging stations, currently under construction, will be launched soon, adding that more such facilities will be developed in the coming days across the city.
Majhi also inaugurated 14 new Atal Bus Stands, modern and state-of-the-art bus terminals constructed at a cost of Rs 156.53 crore across 10 districts. Earlier, 55 Atal Bus Stands had already been inaugurated.
The Atal bus terminals would be developed in all districts, sub-divisions, panchayat samitis and municipalities across the state to improve public transport infrastructure, he said.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated 100 new BS6-compliant buses worth Rs 46 crore., and launched the Closed Loop Smart Transit Card for buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC). With this, passengers will be able to book cashless tickets for a more convenient and comfortable journey.
