Setwin to Introduce Electric Mini Buses in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Society for Employment Promotion and Training in Twin Cities (Setwin) announced plans to introduce electric mini buses in Hyderabad to combat pollution, which is decided in a recent review meeting. Setwin operates 37 buses across six routes, serving the public in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Setwin chairman N. Giridhar Reddy and managing director K. Venu Gopal Rao said the decision aligns with the RTA Act, which mandates the replacement of buses older than 15 years. The resolution to transition to electric buses has been passed, and plans are underway to expand bus routes to the city’s outskirts to accommodate its growing city expansion.

Officials also requested the government to approve revised route limits for better connectivity. The electric mini buses are expected to provide self-employment opportunities to unemployed youth.

6-day handicrafts expo begins today

Hyderabad: Minister for agriculture, textiles and cooperation Tummala Nageswara Rao will inaugurate a special handlooms and handicrafts expo at Kamma Sangham, Ameerpet, on Wednesday. The exposition is being organised as part of the "Praja Palana Praja- Vijayothsavalu" from December 4 to 9. In a release, the department of handlooms and textiles informed that the expo will be inaugurated at 4.30 pm on December 4.