Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, PWD Minister of Delhi Parvesh Sahib Singh and MP Manoj Tiwari during the inauguration of Nand Nagri-Mandoli flyover in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Connectivity in the trans-Yamuna area received an upgrade on Sunday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 300 new electric buses and inaugurated a six-lane flyover between Nand Nagri and Gagan Cinema.
Launching the new Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVi) fleet of e-buses from East Vinod Nagar, Ms. Gupta said the vehicles would provide reliable links between the city’s border areas and east Delhi. “The routes of these 300 buses have been rationalised to ensure they actually reach people in trans-Yamuna areas. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has designed these routes based on passenger demand,” she said.
The CM added that passengers will now enjoy smoother commutes while the Delhi Transport Corporation prevents incurring operational losses.
Targeting the previous Aam Aadmi Party regime for “11 years of corruption and negligence”, Ms. Gupta said her government is working to fix long-standing gaps in basic civic services. She announced that within the next 12-18 months, the national capital’s entire public transport fleet would be converted to e-vehicles to help cut emissions while steering the city towards sustainable energy source.
Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that 21 new routes have been launched in the trans-Yamuna region, covering 625 bus stops.
“This is the first time such a system has been implemented in the city. A detailed study is under way to expand the network across the Capital and ensure last-mile connectivity to every neighbourhood,” said Mr. Singh.
The CM also inaugurated a six-lane flyover built by the Public Works Department at a cost of around ₹180 crore. The 1,550-metre-long, 22-metre-wide corridor connects Nand Nagri and Gagan Cinema and makes the junction signal-free. “Our government’s aim is to ensure that the benefits of development are not limited to urban centres. People living Yamuna paar [trans Yamuna] and rural areas must benefit equally,” she said.
‘Microcosm of India’
At a separate event, the CM said Delhi reflects a true microcosm of India, as it hosts Ramlilas, Dandiya, Bathukamma, Onam, Durga Puja, and Dasara with equal enthusiasm. “People are participating wholeheartedly in diverse cultural festivities, and their desire to give Delhi a unique identity is now clearly visible,” she said at the event.
Published – September 29, 2025 01:55 am IST
