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New Delhi, 25 June : Following a review meeting with senior officials of the Delhi Transport Department, Hon’ble Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh announced that a state-of-the-art bus terminal in Sector-9, Narela, spread across 4,000 square meters, is now ready. The ultra-modern facility will soon be dedicated to the people of Delhi, offering world-class infrastructure to enhance the city’s public transport network.
Dr Singh Said, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government remains fully committed to transforming Delhi into a ‘Viksit Desh ki Viksit Rajdhani’ — a truly developed capital of a developed nation.
Under the “Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra – 2025”, the government has taken several significant steps to modernize public transport, ensuring it is safer and more environmentally sustainable. Keeping in mind the growing fleet of electric buses being added to the DTC, the government is upgrading all bus depots and terminals across the capital. The focus is not only on maintenance and charging infrastructure for electric buses but also on enhancing the convenience of passengers and drivers.
The Transport Minister highlighted that DTC has completed the upgradation of this advanced terminal in Narela near Urban Transportation Road-11 in a record time of 100 days. This terminal is equipped with several modern facilities for both passengers and drivers, as well as maintenance requirements of buses. Key features include 3 dedicated bus bays, 2 modern sheds of 34 and 40 meters, parking arrangements, a spacious canteen, clean and accessible toilet blocks, RO drinking water systems, and electric charging points keeping future needs in mind. The Narela bus terminal marks an important step towards clean, efficient, and accessible public transport in Delhi.
He further said that a majority of buses operating from the Narela terminal will be electric and will connect important destinations like Old Delhi Railway Station, Mori Gate, Delhi Secretariat, Uttam Nagar, Dayalu Colony, and border areas. This move will improve connectivity in North-West Delhi while also advancing the goal of clean and green transportation across the city.
Dr. Singh reiterated that several key measures are being implemented to make public transportation in Delhi more modern and eco-friendly. The DTC fleet will be strengthened this month with the addition of 150 new DEVI electric buses. Their inclusion will significantly enhance last-mile connectivity, especially in the outer areas of North Delhi.
The Hon’ble Minister noted that the 9-meter-long DEVI electric buses already operating in Delhi’s densely populated zones have received a positive response from the public. These low-floor, air-conditioned electric buses come with modern amenities such as CCTV cameras, panic buttons, GPS tracking, and a real-time passenger information system. Special provisions have also been made for differently-abled passengers. Delhi Government’s efforts are paving the way for a 100% electric public transportation network. Not only will this help curb air pollution, but it will also ensure safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly travel for people across all sections of society.
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