Delhi’s New Transport Minister Pankaj Singh Unveils Ambitious Plan to Introduce 11,000 Electric Buses in Public Transport Fleet by 2025

Delhi Government’s New Initiatives

After the formation of the new government in Delhi, several important decisions are being announced. The new transport minister, Pankaj Singh, took charge on Friday and shared some exciting news. He announced that the public transport bus fleet will see the addition of 11,000 new electric buses in the next year and a half.

Transition to Electric Buses

Pankaj Singh explained that the Delhi Transport Corporation has already reduced its fleet of CNG buses by 50%, with plans to remove the remaining buses soon. Currently, 1,500 electric buses are already operational on the streets of Delhi, and the new addition of electric buses is part of a broader effort to modernize public transport.

Continued Free Bus Service for Women

With the new government in power, many residents wondered if the free bus service for women would continue. The government has confirmed that this service will remain in place, and there are plans for significant improvements in the public transport system in the coming days.

Upgrading Mohalla Clinics

In addition to transport initiatives, the new government has also announced plans to upgrade the existing 553 Mohalla clinics in Delhi to ‘Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandir.’ This move is part of a broader health initiative, and the government has already started taking steps to clean the Yamuna River. Meetings are ongoing to discuss further actions.