As smog season looms, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Maha Sankalp,’ a colossal push to induct 3,330 electric buses and purge the air of pollutants. This isn’t incremental change—it’s a full-throttle assault on vehicular emissions.
Delhiites know the drill: masks mandatory, outdoor activities banned when AQI screams danger. Public transport, overburdened and outdated, exacerbates the crisis. The new EVs promise quieter, cleaner rides for 50 lakh daily passengers.
The policy drop coincided with Diwali preparations, underscoring urgency. Gupta detailed subsidies for low-income users and AI-optimized routes to cut idle times. ‘Every bus electrified is a breath reclaimed,’ she poignantly stated.
Sourced from top OEMs, buses feature fast-charging tech and regenerative braking. Infrastructure upgrades include 200 rooftop solar stations. Economists forecast multiplier effects: cleaner air boosting productivity, tourism rebounding.
While power supply strains loom large, innovations like vehicle-to-grid tech offer solutions. This flagship program, monitored via public dashboards, tests Delhi’s resolve in the climate fight. Success here could cascade nationally.