‘To boost clean urban mobility': PM Modi flags off 200 e-buses on World Environment Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Environment Day on Thursday, flagged off 200 electric buses in Delhi to promote green and clean urban transport, said officials.
After inaugurating the bus, the PM stated that the initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. He further underlined that this step will also improve the 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi, according to an official statement from the PM's office.
In a post on X, the PM said, 'Building a clean and green Delhi! Flagged off electric buses under an initiative of the Delhi government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. Additionally, this will also improve 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi.'
The event was also attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Union Minister of Environment Bhupender Yadav.
'PM plants a sapling under the 'Ek ped Ma ke Naam' initiative as part of the Aravalli Green Wall project, which aims to reforest the 700-km Aravalli range, at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park, New Delhi. PM Modi also flagged off 200 electric buses under the Delhi government's sustainable transport initiative, promoting clean urban mobility and symbolising India's collective responsibility towards sustainable development,' Yadav posted on X.
Thanking the PM, the Delhi CM said, 'Your encouragement for Delhi's efforts in promoting electric mobility strengthens our resolve to build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable capital. Under your guidance, we remain committed to creating a future-ready Delhi that reflects the spirit of Viksit Bharat-where progress and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.'
At present, there are 3,266 buses under DTC. Of these, 1,895 are electric buses and 1,371 are CNG buses. With the addition of 200 buses, the electric fleet increases to 2,095 buses.
By the end of 2025, the CM added, 2,080 buses will be provided to Delhi, and by 2027, the Delhi government's public transport fleet will be fully electric. She also mentioned that a new EV policy will be implemented soon by the Delhi government.
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