Ashok Leyland has inaugurated its new bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, The plant was inaugurated today by Nara Lokesh, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Human Resource Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
As part of the ceremony, Ashok Leyland and the Hinduja Group also handed over the keys of the Switch electric double-decker bus to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, which was received by Minister Nara Lokesh, symbolising their shared commitment to promoting sustainable public transportation in the state.
The ceremony was graced by M Ram Prasad Reddy, Minister of Transport, Sports, Youth Affairs, T. G. Bharath, Minister of Industries, V. Balashowry, MP, Krishna District, Y Venkata Roy, MLA, Gannavaram Constituency, Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman, Hinduja Group – India, and Shom Ashok Hinduja, President Alternative Energy and Sustainability, Hinduja Group, along with dealers, customers, suppliers, and other dignitaries.
Situated at Malavalli, 40 km from Vijayawada, this modern plant spans 75 acres and integrates advanced manufacturing technologies to uphold the world-class quality standards. The plant is designed to manufacture the complete range of Ashok Leyland diesel buses and Switch Mobility’s electric buses. The facility with an annual production capacity of 4,800 buses, features Nalanda, a modern Learning Centre, and an advanced Service Training Centre. The newly inaugurated plant will contribute significantly to the skill development and employment of the local workforce. To foster sustainability, this will be a green facility with rooftop solar panels, LED lighting, battery-operated vehicles for in-plant logistics, positive water balance measures, and a zero-discharge system.