Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved a significant grant of ₹1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). This financial boost aims to provide relief to thousands of serving employees and pensioners while simultaneously strengthening technology-driven initiatives to improve traffic management and urban mobility in the capital.

Out of the total allocation, a substantial ₹1,100 crore is earmarked for the payment of salaries, pensions, and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners. The remaining ₹100 crore is dedicated to transport modernization and the adoption of advanced technologies to ensure smoother traffic flow and promote sustainable mobility. This includes the implementation of an Advanced Traffic System (ATS) and the development of commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).

Chief Minister Gupta emphasized the government's commitment to the dignity and financial security of DTC employees and pensioners, stating that they work tirelessly to keep Delhi moving under all conditions. She affirmed that the government is ensuring that senior pensioners and serving staff never have to wait for their rightful dues and that timely payments of salaries and pensions will provide financial stability to employees and their families, reinforcing confidence in the system.

The Chief Minister also highlighted that DTC and its workforce are the lifeline of Delhi's public transport system. The ₹100 crore allocated for strategic initiatives aligns with the objective of making Delhi a technology-driven and pollution-free city.

This decision comes in the wake of Chief Minister Gupta highlighting the financial crunch faced by the DTC, with losses reportedly rising to ₹97,000 crore. She has stated that her government is actively trying to revive the DTC. The Delhi government has also set a target to strengthen public transport by increasing the number of e-buses in the city to 11,000 in the coming years. In January 2026, Gupta mentioned that the bus operations have been taken away from the DIMTS and now the DTC will operate them.

The approved grant showcases the government's focus on improving public transport infrastructure and supporting the workforce responsible for its operation. The allocation towards modernization and advanced technologies signals a commitment to creating a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced transport system for the residents of Delhi.