Delhi Drives Clean: PM Modi Flags Off Electric Buses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fleet of electric buses under a Delhi Government initiative, enhancing sustainable development and urban mobility. This action not only aims to contribute to a cleaner Delhi but also to improve residents' quality of life, increasing the total fleet to 2,000 buses.
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In a significant stride towards sustainable urban mobility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new fleet of electric buses in the nation's capital, fulfilling a key initiative of the Delhi Government designed to promote cleaner commuting options.
During the launch, Modi underscored the importance of this initiative in fostering a cleaner, greener Delhi while enhancing the ease of living for its citizens. The addition of 200 new electric buses raises the fleet owned by the Delhi Transport Corporation to 2,000, marking a substantial commitment to reducing urban pollution.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena praised the government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, for its determined efforts at alleviating air pollution. The city has also tackled air quality issues with a detailed dust mitigation plan, complementing efforts like the 'End Plastic Pollution' program.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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