On Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the launch of 50 new zero-emission electric buses. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance public transport sustainability. Alongside the bus rollout, Gupta also inaugurated the Delhi-Rewari interstate e-bus service, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce emissions in the region.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts in addressing Delhi’s long-standing waste management challenges. The Chief Minister also reiterated her government’s goal of making public transport the preferred mode of travel for Delhi residents by improving convenience, safety and accessibility. Member of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Delhi Cabinet Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh were also present at the event, along with other dignitaries.
Referring to the clearance of the Okhla dumping site, Gupta said the area, which had accumulated around 70 lakh metric tonnes of garbage, had been cleared of the legacy waste. The Chief Minister further said approximately 37 acres of land had been reclaimed following the clearance of the site and that work on developing the Oxygen Park would begin shortly.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the Delhi government’s approach was focused on finding solutions rather than merely highlighting problems. “Today, we are inaugurating over 50 new EV buses for the people of Delhi; simultaneously, we are launching the automated testing station here in Tekhand and opening EV charging stations for the public,” Gupta said. Only fresh waste accumulated over the past year remains at the site, according to the Delhi Chief Minister. The reclaimed land will now be transformed into an “Oxygen Park”, creating a green and recreational space for residents in an area that had for years been associated with the problems caused by the massive garbage dump.
