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* AI Generated image... Thane is getting ready for a major upgrade in its public transport. To help reduce city pollution, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) plan to bring 180 new electric buses on  the roads. This move is part of the central government's 'Clean Air Action Plan'.  The new buses will be fully electric, air-conditioned (AC), and eco-friendly. The planned fleet of 180 buses includes: 100 mid-sized (9-meter) AC electric buses. 70 standard-sized (12-meter) AC electric buses. 10 double-decker AC electric buses. These new buses will mostly run on crowded routes, like Ghodbunder Road, to help daily commuters. Electric buses need strong charging setups. The TMC is building special charging stations at three main depots. Kolshet Depot: This will be a major hub. It will get ₹14 crore for electrical facilities and ₹10 crore for civil works. Kalwa and Mullabag Depots: Each of these depots will get ₹7 crore for electrical setups and...

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Education Department has partnered with Bisleri International to launch an innovative environmental drive called 'Bottles for Change'. Inaugurated by Mayor Sharmila Pimplelkar on August 7, 2026, at the Late Narendra Ballal Auditorium, this initiative aims to teach school students about plastic waste management, segregation, and recycling. The inauguration was attended by key city officials, including House Leader Hanmant Jagdale, Additional Commissioner Prashant Rode, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Mitali Sancheti, Education Officer Sheshrao Badhe, and Bisleri International CEO Dr. Angelo George, alongside school principals, teachers, and students. Building Eco-Friendly Habits Early Mayor Pimplelkar highlighted that teaching students to segregate waste is a vital step toward protecting the environment. Through this initiative, children will learn to collect and separate various types of clean plastic waste for recycling. This includes everyday ite...

* AI Image Thane is steering towards a more sustainable future with a major infrastructure upgrade designed to support the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) users. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has officially cleared the rollout of 19 new public EV charging stations across the city. This move is set to make eco-friendly transportation a practical and accessible choice for everyday commuters. Strategic Expansion Under a PPP Model This initiative operates under a smart Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Rather than burdening the civic budget, the TMC is providing identified land parcels on a 10-year licence basis. Private operators will take the wheel, covering the entire estimated cost of around ₹10.50 crore for setting up the project. These operators will handle end-to-end delivery—from installing chargers and arranging power supply to managing daily operations, maintenance, and security. In return, the TMC will earn a minimum revenue share of ₹1 per unit (kWh) of el...