New Delhi, 06 June, 2025:
To curb the extreme air pollution and clean urban mobility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged of 200 electric buses in the National Capital on World Environment Day.
The newly inducted buses are part of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI), aimed at enhancing last-mile connectivity and curbing vehicular emissions in the city's congested zones.
The event was held in the presence of Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena, and Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, among others.
After inaugurating the bus, the PM stated that the initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. “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,” PM Modi posted on the social media platform X.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, CM Rekha Gupta announced that 280 electric buses will be added to the city’s fleet by 2027 as part of a new electric vehicle policy. Gupta said that the Delhi government plans to add 280 electric buses by 2027.
“Heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for his inspiring words and visionary leadership. 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 a Viksit Bharat — where progress and environmental responsibility go hand in hand,” CM Rekha Gupta said in a post on X.
"We have decided to give 280 electric buses to Delhi. By 2027, the whole fleet of buses provided by the Delhi government will be electric. We are also bringing in a new EV policy," she further said.
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.
