Delhi CM Lays Foundation for Hari Nagar E-Bus Depot

26 Sep 2025 CW Team

The ceremony, held as part of Sewa Pakhwada 2025 to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, underscored Delhi’s commitment to sustainable mobility and modern transport infrastructure.

Speaking at the event, CM Gupta said, “With this depot, capable of housing around 400 e-buses and equipped with state-of-the-art charging infrastructure, our government reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mobility. This project is not just a bus depot—it is the foundation of a greener, more efficient Delhi.”

The CM highlighted that the project will be financially self-sustainable. “Around 2 lakh square feet of retail and commercial space will be integrated into the complex, generating revenue to offset project expenses. Additional features include 324 car parking slots, 104 two-wheeler spaces in the basement, 26,257 square feet for DTC offices and dormitories, and a modern commercial hub comprising malls and office spaces,” she said.

Designed as a green and future-ready facility, the depot will include a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar plant, a 170-kilolitre-per-day sewage treatment plant, and a rainwater harvesting system for groundwater recharge. Nearly 740,000 square feet of built-up space will be supported by a dedicated 33 kV electrical substation. The project, costing Rs 420 crore, is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Gupta also announced plans to expand Delhi’s electric bus fleet from 3,000 to 6,000 within the next year. Referring to the Shadipur Depot project, she said residential colonies were being developed for DTC families. “Where past governments neglected the lifeline of Delhi, we are reviving it. This depot is proof that with the right intent and planning, DTC can once again be the pride of Delhi,” she added.

News source: Hindustan Times

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has laid the foundation stone for a five-storey, multilevel electric bus depot at Hari Nagar. Spread over 6.22 acre, the facility will accommodate around 400 e-buses along with commercial spaces, parking areas, and dormitories for Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees.The ceremony, held as part of Sewa Pakhwada 2025 to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, underscored Delhi’s commitment to sustainable mobility and modern transport infrastructure.Speaking at the event, CM Gupta said, “With this depot, capable of housing around 400 e-buses and equipped with state-of-the-art charging infrastructure, our government reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mobility. This project is not just a bus depot—it is the foundation of a greener, more efficient Delhi.”The CM highlighted that the project will be financially self-sustainable. “Around 2 lakh square feet of retail and commercial space will be integrated into the complex, generating revenue to offset project expenses. Additional features include 324 car parking slots, 104 two-wheeler spaces in the basement, 26,257 square feet for DTC offices and dormitories, and a modern commercial hub comprising malls and office spaces,” she said.Designed as a green and future-ready facility, the depot will include a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar plant, a 170-kilolitre-per-day sewage treatment plant, and a rainwater harvesting system for groundwater recharge. Nearly 740,000 square feet of built-up space will be supported by a dedicated 33 kV electrical substation. The project, costing Rs 420 crore, is expected to be completed within 24 months.Gupta also announced plans to expand Delhi’s electric bus fleet from 3,000 to 6,000 within the next year. Referring to the Shadipur Depot project, she said residential colonies were being developed for DTC families. “Where past governments neglected the lifeline of Delhi, we are reviving it. This depot is proof that with the right intent and planning, DTC can once again be the pride of Delhi,” she added.News source: Hindustan Times

Infrastructure Energy

26 Sep 2025

Coal Gasification Mission Aims for 100 MT by 2030, Says Union Minister

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that India’s Coal Gasification Mission is targeting 100 million tonnes by 2030, supported by an Rs 8,500 crore incentive scheme, as the country balances rising energy demand with sustainability goals.Speaking at the Energy Leadership Summit organised by the Economic Times, Reddy highlighted that India’s domestic coal production surpassed 1 billion tonnes in 2024-25 and is expected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030.“To meet growing energy demand sustainably, coal is being transformed into a driver of green growth,” Reddy said, add..

Infrastructure Urban

26 Sep 2025

Microsoft Partners with Stegra for Green Hydrogen Steel in Data Centres

Microsoft has signed a seven-year agreement with Swedish green hydrogen-based steel producer Stegra to use its steel in Microsoft’s data centres, marking a step toward reducing the company’s Scope 3 emissions.Under the deal, Microsoft will not purchase the steel directly. Instead, it will acquire Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), allowing the tech giant to account for lower indirect carbon emissions in its sustainability reporting.Suppliers of Microsoft’s data centre equipment will be encouraged to purchase Stegra’s steel at the same price as conventional blast furnace steel..

Infrastructure Transport

26 Sep 2025

Chennai Metro TBM ‘Flamingo’ Awaits CRS Nod

Chennai Metro Rail’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) Flamingo, currently drilling from Light House, will reach Thirumayilai MRTS station only after receiving approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), ensuring the safety of nearby structures.The Phase II project of Chennai Metro Rail includes three corridors: Madhavaram–SIPCOT (Corridor 3), Light House–Poonamallee (Corridor 4), and Madhavaram–Sholinganallur (Corridor 5). Several stations along these corridors intersect with suburban railway lines, MRTS stations, and Phase I metro lines. Thirumayilai is a key location where the..