Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: The Delhi government plans to operate two hydrogen-powered buses in the national capital as part of its push towards clean energy and sustainable public transport, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned NTPC Limited, which will provide the buses under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
"Delhi is steadily moving towards clean, future-ready public mobility solutions. Hydrogen fuel technology represents an important step in our journey towards sustainable and environmentally responsible transport systems," Singh said.
As part of the proposed operational framework, an initial deployment of hydrogen fuel cell buses is being undertaken in coordination with NTPC.
The buses are proposed to operate under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model, with DTC facilitating operational deployment.
"Under the proposed arrangement, operational expenditure at approved GCC rates would be borne by DTC, while support for costs beyond the GCC framework is being explored through NTPC's CSR mechanism," the minister said.
Singh said that the initiative aims to introduce advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology into Delhi's public transport ecosystem, complementing the city's ongoing clean mobility transition and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.
"Through collaboration with organisations such as NTPC, we are exploring innovative pathways to introduce advanced zero-emission technologies that can strengthen Delhi's public transport network while contributing to cleaner air and a greener future," he added. |
