50% discount for EVs in NDMC parking slots; shuttle service for staff

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday announced a series of green mobility and energy conservation initiatives in response to Prime Minister’s appeal for fuel conservation.

Among the key decisions is a proposal to offer a 50 per cent concession on parking charges for electric vehicles at all NDMC-operated parking facilities. “This initiative will encourage the use of electric vehicles, help reduce fuel consumption, and mitigate traffic congestion and vehicular pollution,” said vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal after a high-level meeting to finalise a comprehensive sustainability roadmap.

From Friday, NDMC will launch shuttle bus services for employees living in four major residential colonies—Palika Awas in Sarojini Nagar, Palika Gram in Laxmibai Nagar, Amrit Kal Niwas on Jor Bagh Road and Bapu Dham Flats in Chanakyapuri.

Buses will arrive at designated residential locations by 9am and depart for Palika Kendra at 9.30am. In the evening, they will leave Palika Kendra at 5.30pm. Chahal said that from Monday, the civic body will expand the network to 14 more residential locations through the deployment of 16 buses.

NDMC is also talking to Delhi Police and traffic cops to promote e-rickshaw and e-auto services to strengthen last-mile connectivity through sustainable transport solutions. “We are encouraging greater use of bicycles among officials and field staff,” Chahal said.

As part of the broader fuel conservation drive, all heads of departments and officers will commute by Delhi Metro every Monday. For official inspections and field visits, officials will use shared 16-seater vehicles. The council has also decided not to buy any petrol, diesel or CNG vehicle for the next one year.

NDMC will focus on energy conservation in its offices and establishments. Chahal said public awareness campaigns had also begun.