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IN PHOTOS: Eknath Shinde reviews PPP plan for development of MSRTC land, calls for ‘iconic’ bus depots

Updated On: 11 August, 2026 07:58 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday reviewed a proposal to develop land owned by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis, with a focus on modernising bus depots and improving passenger amenities. (Pics/Eknath Shinde on X)

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A special review meeting was held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai to discuss the development of MSRTC properties. (Pic/Eknath Shinde on X)
A special review meeting was held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai to discuss the development of MSRTC properties. (Pic/Eknath Shinde on X)
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Shinde directed officials to ensure that new bus depots and other structures developed on the corporation’s land are equipped with modern facilities and have an “iconic” design that enhances the city’s appearance

Shinde directed officials to ensure that new bus depots and other structures developed on the corporation’s land are equipped with modern facilities and have an “iconic” design that enhances the city’s appearance

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He also stressed the need to ensure convenient and passenger-friendly facilities at the redeveloped sites

He also stressed the need to ensure convenient and passenger-friendly facilities at the redeveloped sites

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According to Shinde, 147 MSRTC bus depots and properties will be taken up for development under the PPP model in the first phase

According to Shinde, 147 MSRTC bus depots and properties will be taken up for development under the PPP model in the first phase

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The proposed projects will include modern bus ports, passenger amenities, offices, hospitals, cinema halls, and citizen service centres, among other facilities

The proposed projects will include modern bus ports, passenger amenities, offices, hospitals, cinema halls, and citizen service centres, among other facilities

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The plan also includes installing solar energy systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and dedicated charging infrastructure for MSRTC’s electric buses

The plan also includes installing solar energy systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and dedicated charging infrastructure for MSRTC’s electric buses

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Shinde said the development would help provide passengers with safer, high-quality, and modern facilities while ensuring that MSRTC makes better and more systematic use of its properties to strengthen its financial position.

Shinde said the development would help provide passengers with safer, high-quality, and modern facilities while ensuring that MSRTC makes better and more systematic use of its properties to strengthen its financial position.

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