New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved a grant of Rs 1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to ensure timely payment of salaries and pensions and to support transport modernisation initiatives aimed at improving traffic movement in the Capital.
According to an official statement, Rs 1,100 crore out of the total allocation released by the Finance Department has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners.
The remaining Rs 100 crore will be utilised for adoption of modern technologies to strengthen urban mobility and traffic management.
The Chief Minister said the decision reflects the government's commitment to the dignity and financia...