Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Clears ₹1,200 Crore Grant for DTC
Major relief for employees and pensioners; funds also earmarked for tech upgrades
- ₹1,200 crore approved for Delhi Transport Corporation
- ₹1,100 crore allocated for salaries, pensions and dues
- ₹100 crore set aside for technology and mobility projects
- CM says move ensures dignity and financial security for staff
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th Feb: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved a grant of ₹1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), providing relief to thousands of serving employees and pensioners while supporting technology upgrades in the capital’s public transport system.
According to an official statement, ₹1,100 crore of the total allocation released by the Finance Department has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners. The remaining ₹100 crore will be used for transport modernisation and adoption of advanced technologies to improve traffic management and urban mobility.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the DTC is not merely a fleet of buses but a system that supports the daily lives of millions of citizens. She said the government remains committed to strengthening the organisation while ensuring the welfare and dignity of its employees and pensioners.
Speaking on the decision, Gupta said the grant reflects the government’s commitment to the financial security of DTC staff. She noted that employees work tirelessly under all conditions to keep the capital moving, and the administration has ensured that pensioners and serving staff receive their dues on time.
The Chief Minister added that the DTC and its workforce are the lifeline of Delhi’s public transport network. Timely disbursement of salaries and pensions, she said, would provide stability to employees and their families while reinforcing confidence in the system.
Apart from employee welfare, ₹100 crore has been allocated for two strategic initiatives: the implementation of an Advanced Traffic System (ATS) to improve traffic flow through modern technology, and the development of commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).
Gupta said the initiatives align with the government’s long-term vision of making Delhi a technology-driven, pollution-free city with safe, efficient and world-class public transport facilities.
