Delhi CM Launches EV Charging at Burari and Anand Vihar
CM Rekha Gupta launches EV charging and automated testing stations in Burari and Anand Vihar to tackle pollution and streamline vehicle fitness checks.
In a major boost to the city's green infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially launched new electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at the Automated Testing Station (ATS) hubs in Burari and Anand Vihar on Saturday. This move is part of a larger strategy to modernize vehicle fitness checks and combat the rising pollution levels in the national capital.
Streamlining Vehicle Fitness and Curbing Pollution
The inauguration of the third major automated testing station at Burari marks a pivotal moment for Delhi's transport sector. According to Chief Minister Gupta, these automated hubs are designed to streamline the process of fitness certification for commercial vehicles, which is essential for maintaining road safety and reducing emissions.
Key highlights of the new testing capacity include:
- Burari Station: Expected to facilitate fitness checks for approximately one lakh commercial vehicles every year.
- Total Capacity: Combined, the city's three automated testing stations are projected to handle fitness checks for around 2.5 lakh commercial vehicles annually.
- Expansion Plans: A fourth station is scheduled to open in Jhuljhuli within the next one to one and a half months.
CM Gupta emphasized that the rapid development of these stations over the last eighteen months represents a robust effort to curb pollution by ensuring that only roadworthy, low-emission commercial vehicles remain in operation.
Enhanced Connectivity and Public Transport Updates
During the event, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh noted that the stations located at Tehkhand, Nand Nagri, and Burari—the latter being one of India's largest and most advanced automated centers—will be instrumental in ensuring cleaner air for Delhi residents through improved vehicle maintenance standards.
In a significant announcement regarding inter-state travel, Singh revealed that new bus services between Delhi and Bihar will be launched before the upcoming Chhath festival. Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the service will initially commence with four buses, with plans to increase the frequency based on passenger demand.
Infrastructure Boost in Burari
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, in attendance, highlighted the extensive infrastructure developments currently underway in the Burari region. He noted that a 100-foot road, representing an investment of Rs 120 crore, is being constructed to improve local connectivity. Additionally, Tiwari mentioned ongoing plans to shift and expand the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in the area, a move intended to significantly enhance the ease of living and mobility for the residents of Delhi.