Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today inaugurated six modern Switching Sub-Stations to strengthen Delhi’s electric bus charging infrastructure. The event was organized as part of Sewa Pakhwada, in the presence of Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh and Power Minister Shri Ashish Sood. Distinguished leaders, including Members of Parliament Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Shri Yogendra Chandolia, and Shri Karnail Singh (MLA, Shakur Basti), Shri Manoj Kumar Shokeen (MLA, Nangloi Jat), Shri Raj Karan Khatri (MLA, Narela), and senior officials of the power and transport department were also present. The Sub-Stations, developed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (TPDDL), are located at Peeragarhi, Nangloi, Ambedkar Nagar, Srinivaspuri, Okhla Central Workshop, and Narela. BRPL’s five Sub-Stations at Peeragarhi, Nangloi, Ambedkar Nagar, Srinivaspuri, and Okhla Central Workshop will provide charging for 970 EV buses, while TPDDL’s Sub-Station at Narela will cater to 200 buses. Together, these facilities will ensure reliable, clean, and sustainable public transport for approximately 1170 EV buses in Delhi.
Minister emphasized her government’s commitment
In her speech, the Chief Minister emphasized her government’s commitment to timely execution, contrasting it with previous administrations that she stated were limited to planning and announcements. “Previous governments only made noise and advertised everything, while we are focused on delivering results. Six inaugurations at one place in one day is proof that we are here to work, not just to talk,”she said. She highlighted that these inaugurations are part of the ongoing ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ launched to mark the birthday of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a fortnight during which 75 services and 75 projects are being dedicated to the public, with today’s event being the 42nd in the series.
Accelerated pace of work
The Chief Minister detailed the government’s accelerated pace of work, recounting her one-day work before the inauguration of substations, including the inauguration of roads and community centers worth ₹760 crore in Pooth Khurd, a modern athletic track in Hirankudna village, and the distribution of nutrition kits to women in Bawana among others. She also noted significant strides in transport, such as the re-launch of the interstate bus service to Baghpat after 18 years and the dedication of 125 new electric buses.
She also praised the Power and Transport departments for their synergy, with a special mention of the Transport and Power Ministers’ effective leadership.