The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has initiated the first phase of a renewable energy transition, with the state government approving a 2.57 MW grid-connected solar power project to be installed across its facilities. The move is aimed at reducing electricity costs while advancing environmentally sustainable operations within the public transport utility.

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the project will see solar panels installed on the rooftops of bus stations, depots, workshops and administrative offices across Maharashtra. The initiative has received both administrative and financial clearance, with an estimated outlay of Rs 13.03 crore.