Delhi CM calls for reducing reliance on pvt vehicles
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said it was essential to reduce dependence on private vehicles and control vehicular emissions in order to tackle air pollution in Delhi. Stating that the National Capital Region (NCR) required a robust public transport system with last-mile connectivity, Gupta said her government was working towards a reliable, extensive and convenient public transport network. “The data from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and other government and research-based institutions indicate that vehicular emissions are a major contributor to environmental degradation and pollution in Delhi-NCR. Strengthening public transport, therefore, is essential to reduce dependence on private vehicles and to address the pollution crisis effectively. The Delhi government has made substantial budgetary provisions for public transport, particularly for the expansion of the Delhi Metro (DMRC),” the chief minister added. In a statement issued on Sunday, Gupta said that an allocation of ₹9,110 crore has been made in the 2025–26 budget for the capital’s public transport system, up from the ₹5,702 crore earmarked in 2024–25.
