New Delhi (14.08.2024): Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone of India’s Largest electric bus depot at Vasant Vihar, Delhi on 13.08.2024 in the presence of Minister of Transport of Government of Delhi Kailash Gahlot, Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Transport Prashant Goyal (IAS: 1993: AGMUT), Chairman & Managing Director NBCC K P Mahadevaswamy, DTC Managing Director Shilpa Shinde (IAS: 2006: AGMUT) and Director (Projects) NBCC Saleem Ahmad.

The new depot being constructed by NBCC at a cost of Rs 409.94 crore will cover an area of approximately 7.50 lakh sq.ft and will be India’s first multilevel bus depot for electric buses. The facility will include one basement level for car parking and services and G+4 levels for bus parking, with additional bus parking on a terrace level covered by solar panels and polycarbonate roofing.

 This state-of-the-art facility is designed to house 434 buses and represents a significant leap forward in the city's commitment to sustainable urban infrastructure and public transportation. The project aims to be a 3 Star GRIHA rated project. The building shall be energy efficient and use solar energy for common area and exterior lighting. More than 85 nos. of EV charging points will be created for buses to create energy efficient and environment friendly public transport. Its water management strategy will be based on zero discharge for which a tertiary STP will be installed to ensure recycling of water for flushing, air- conditioning and horticulture.