‘Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana’ begins bus operations in small villages across Uttar Pradesh

In the initial phase, rural residents are travelling in nearly 80 buses

So far, 858 applications selected for bus operations in 70 districts

Lucknow, May 2026 : The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh is seriously focusing on strengthening the transport system in rural areas through the ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana’. The objective of the scheme is to expand bus connectivity to even the smallest villages.

In this sequence, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has accelerated preparations. Under the scheme, operations of nearly 80 buses have already commenced.

The government and the corporation are working rapidly to connect more than 59,000 gram sabha in Uttar Pradesh with bus services. Under the scheme, rural bus services are to be linked with blocks, gram panchayats, tehsil headquarters, and district headquarters.

UPSRTC Assistant Manager Umesh Arya said, applications of 858 bus operators for 70 districts have so far been selected. Through agencies, operations of nearly 80 buses have started in rural areas under the ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana’.

Umesh Arya stated, under this scheme, mini buses with a maximum seating capacity of 28 passengers are to be operated. Their length has been fixed at up to 7 metres. Operators whose applications have been selected have already placed orders for buses according to the prescribed standards. Operations of the remaining buses will also begin soon.

He further added, the routes for the buses are being selected by district-level committees. Details regarding the operation and designated routes of all buses will also be shared shortly.

This scheme is being implemented through private bus operators. It will create employment opportunities for rural youth and local transporters living near the routes.

The scheme will require bus drivers, conductors, helpers, and other staff members, thereby generating local employment opportunities.