DTC to take over all DIMTS bus operations from April 1 next year

The Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday decided that from April next year, bus services operated by Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) will be completely under the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).

The Cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 100 crore for rejuvenating water bodies that are under the Delhi government. There are approximately 1000 such water bodies in Delhi, out of which 160 water bodies fall under the Delhi government’s domain.  The funds will be used for desilting, sewage diversion and ecological restoration.

The Cabinet also decided to establish an ‘e-Waste Eco Park’ in Holambi Kalan over 11.5 acres of land to ensure the scientific and safe disposal of electronic waste and strengthen environmental conservation.

After the cabinet meeting, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the Cabinet cleared the transfer of operational control of city bus services from DIMTS to DTC from the next financial year.

The move is expected to strengthen route planning, ensure accountability, and foster a unified command structure within Delhi’s public transport network. Officials said bringing all buses under DTC will help streamline route planning, improve efficiency and ensure better job security for drivers and conductors working under outsourced contracts.

“Bringing all bus operations under DTC will enhance service efficiency, allow rationalisation of routes, and ensure better employment stability for drivers and conductors currently engaged under outsourced arrangements,” Sirsa said.

Sirsa said rejuvenating water bodies will help reduce water pollution and improve the city’s environment. He added that earlier, Rs 19 crore had been provided for the same work, and with the fresh allocation, the target is to complete 100% rejuvenation of identified sites within a year. The government will also follow up with the Delhi Development Authority for similar action on water bodies under its control.

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of Delhi’s first state-of-the-art e-waste park at Holambi Kalan. Spread over 11.5 acres, the facility will function on a 100% circular and zero-waste model. The plant will recycle electronic waste while ensuring no discharge of polluted water or air. “This will be India’s first e-waste park built entirely on zero-pollution principles,” Sirsa said, adding that the plant will reuse and recycle water through advanced recirculation systems.

To strengthen vehicle emission checks, four new Automated Vehicle Testing Stations will be made operational in the coming days. The government has also amended norms for high-rise buildings to allow mist-based dust suppression systems, which are already in use at ITO and other busy locations.