– NEW DELHI: The chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, has approved a grant of Rs 1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), providing major relief to thousands of serving employees and pensioners, while also strengthening technology-driven initiatives to improve traffic management and urban mobility in the Capital.Out of the total allocation released by the Finance Department, Rs 1,100 crore has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners. The remaining Rs 100 crore has been allocated to transport modernisation and the adoption of advanced technologies to ensure smoother traffic flow and promote sustainable mobility, according to a release. Speaking on the decision, the chief minister said that the grant reflects the government’s commitment to the dignity and financial security of DTC employees and pensioners. She stated that DTC employees work tirelessly in all conditions to keep Delhi moving, and the government has ensured that senior pensioners and serving staff never have to wait for their rightful dues.The chief minister said that DTC and its workforce are the lifeline of Delhi’s public transport system. Timely payment of salaries and pensions will provide financial stability to employees and their families and reinforce confidence in the system.In addition to employee welfare, the chief minister informed that Rs 100 crore has been allocated for two key strategic initiatives. These include 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).Reiterating the government’s long-term vision, the chief minister said that these initiatives align with the objective of making Delhi a technology-driven, pollution-free city with safe, efficient and world-class public transport facilities, the release noted. She further emphasised that DTC is not merely a fleet of buses, but a system that enables the daily lives of millions of citizens. The government remains committed to strengthening this system while upholding the welfare and dignity of its employees and pensioners.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘1.25 Crore Hindus In Bangladesh’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Issues Big Unity CallUkraine to Gaza: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim hails PM Modi’s unwavering global peace pushGogoi’s wife Elizabeth worked for Pakistani agent Ali Tauqeer Sheikh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma‘India’s Stand on Terrorism Is Clear’: PM Modi Speaks Firmly During Malaysia Visit”Strategic Ties And Trade Strengthened”: PM Modi Exchanges MoUs With Malaysian PM’Reasons For Reducing Russian Oil Imports Are…’ Foreign Expert Explains India-US Trade FrameworkIndia Reiterates Energy Security Priority, Signals Russia Oil Imports Will ContinueGhaziabad Sisters’ Deaths: Father’s Three Marriages Add Twist To Probe“Deal Favours US farmers” Opposition Attacks India-US Trade FrameworkFrom Tamil Pride To Global Trust: How PM Modi Used Culture To Reset India-Malaysia Relations123PhotostoriesScarlett Johansson net worth: Inside the USD 165 million fortune of Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ starFrom Bad Bunny, Green Day to Charlie Puth: Full list of Super Bowl 60 performersFrom a massive living room to lavish bedrooms: A look at Samay Raina’s luxurious housePM Narendra Modi’s Panch Prana goal and the role of Shatavari and it’s importance in traditional Indian kitchens7 warning signs of structural defects every homeowner should know‘The Fame Game’, ‘Mrs. Deshpande’, ‘Maa Behen’: Madhuri Dixit Nene’s evolving OTT journeyBengaluru–coastal Karnataka to get Vande Bharat boost: What we knowBengaluru’s Hebbal flyover makeover speeds up daily commute: See how traffic flow has improvedTop 5 real estate hotspots in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2026THIS Dev Anand masterpiece had a parallel English version that vanished for over four decades – All you need to know123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingIndia vs USA LiveCooper Kupp WifeKayla NicoleSuper Bowl LX TicketOliver RowlandJustin GaethjeLIV GolfLiam Paro vs Paddy Donovan Net WorthWinter Olympics 2026NBA Trade Update
NEW DELHI: The chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, has approved a grant of Rs 1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), providing major relief to thousands of serving employees and pensioners, while also strengthening technology-driven initiatives to improve traffic management and urban mobility in the Capital.Out of the total allocation released by the Finance Department, Rs 1,100 crore has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners. The remaining Rs 100 crore has been allocated to transport modernisation and the adoption of advanced technologies to ensure smoother traffic flow and promote sustainable mobility, according to a release. Speaking on the decision, the chief minister said that the grant reflects the government’s commitment to the dignity and financial security of DTC employees and pensioners. She stated that DTC employees work tirelessly in all conditions to keep Delhi moving, and the government has ensured that senior pensioners and serving staff never have to wait for their rightful dues.The chief minister said that DTC and its workforce are the lifeline of Delhi’s public transport system. Timely payment of salaries and pensions will provide financial stability to employees and their families and reinforce confidence in the system.In addition to employee welfare, the chief minister informed that Rs 100 crore has been allocated for two key strategic initiatives. These include 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).Reiterating the government’s long-term vision, the chief minister said that these initiatives align with the objective of making Delhi a technology-driven, pollution-free city with safe, efficient and world-class public transport facilities, the release noted. She further emphasised that DTC is not merely a fleet of buses, but a system that enables the daily lives of millions of citizens. The government remains committed to strengthening this system while upholding the welfare and dignity of its employees and pensioners.
