Delhi to Go 100% Electric: All Public Buses Emission-Free in 3 Years

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced an ambitious plan to fully electrify the city's public bus fleet within three years. The government has arranged for 11,000 electric buses and is rapidly building the necessary charging and depot infrastructure. Gupta also highlighted the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, which has registered 6.5 lakh Delhi residents. The announcements were made during the Republic Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Key Points: Delhi's Full Public Bus Fleet to Be Electric in 3 Years: CM

  • 100% electric bus fleet in 3 years
  • 11,000 new electric buses planned
  • Capital expenditure doubled to Rs 30k crore
  • Ayushman Bharat covers 6.5 lakh in Delhi
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100% of Delhi's public transport buses will be converted into electric fleet: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a plan to convert 100% of the city's public transport buses to an electric fleet within three years.

"We have decided that within three years, 100 per cent of Delhi's public transport buses will be converted into an emission-free electric fleet. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, January 25

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that within the next three years, 100 per cent of Delhi's public transport buses will be converted into an emission-free electric fleet.

Addressing the gathering, CM Rekha Gupta said, "The Delhi government has doubled its capital expenditure. Rs 30 thousand crore will now be spent on capital expenditure in Delhi. To make Delhi better, we have decided that within three years, 100 per cent of Delhi's public transport buses will be converted into an emission-free electric fleet. All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure that Delhi receives 11,000 electric buses. The infrastructure required to maintain these electric buses, such as new charging stations and new bus depots, is being created rapidly."

The Chief Minister said that Ayushman Bharat was implemented in Delhi on the very first day of the BJP government's formation, and 6.5 lakh people have registered under this scheme.

CM Rekha Gupta unfurled the national flag in Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium during the Republic Day celebrations.

CM Rekha Gupta said, "Ayushman Bharat, the country's and the world's largest health scheme, was implemented in Delhi on the very first day of our government's formation. Today, 6.5 lakh people have registered under this scheme, which provides life insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to the beneficiaries."

CM Rekha Gupta further said that in the last 11 months of the BJP's rule in the state, the government has taken many decisions for public welfare to bring positive change in citizens' lives.

Rekha Gupta further said, "When our government took charge of Delhi eleven months ago, we faced numerous challenges, but the biggest challenge was the dust and obstacles that had accumulated on the system over the years. We have taken several meaningful steps to change this situation and give Delhi a new direction... Based on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' of the Prime Minister, we have taken many decisions for public welfare during the past eleven months, aiming to bring real and positive change in the lives of the citizens."

She further paid her respect to all freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the honour of the tricolour.

Rekha Gupta further said, "I pay homage to those martyrs who prioritised the nation above even their own lives for the honour of the tricolour and bequeathed us this republic, self-respect, and freedom. The Constitution is the soul of India. Over the past 77 years, India's Constitution has been a beacon of light for justice, equality, and dignity... India remembers all the efforts, from the framing of the Constitution to nation-building."

CM Rekha Gupta reviewed the parade at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium during the Republic Day celebrations.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great announcement, but the real challenge is execution. Building charging infrastructure for 11,000 buses in Delhi's crowded spaces won't be easy. Hope the planning is robust.
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Rohit P
Electric buses are good, but what about the electricity source? If it's still coming from coal plants, the net benefit is reduced. We need a green grid to go with green vehicles.
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Priya S
As a daily bus commuter, I welcome this! Quieter rides and no diesel fumes will be a blessing. Just hope the fares don't go up because of this. 🤞
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the electric bus goal is commendable, the article reads more like a political speech than a news report. It's heavy on government achievements and light on critical details or challenges.
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Kavya N
Good step forward for our capital! If Delhi can pull this off, it will set an example for other metro cities like Mumbai and Bangalore. The focus on Ayushman Bharat is also very important for public health.
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Vikram M
Rs 30,000 crore is a huge investment. Hope the money is used efficiently and there is transparency. We've seen big announcements before that fizzle out. Action matters more than words.

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