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AIIMS Delhi Flags Off Three EKA Electric Buses for Intra-Campus Service

A Power Grid CSR grant via a GeM reverse auction enabled the accessible 9‑meter fleet.

Overview

  • The three buses have been handed over and are slated to provide last‑mile transport across the AIIMS New Delhi campus for patients, staff and visitors.
  • Each 9‑meter vehicle offers a 23+1 seating layout with pushback seats, wheelchair access and a hydraulic lift to support differently‑abled passengers.
  • EKA Mobility won the order through a reverse auction on the Government e‑Marketplace procurement platform.
  • The handover was marked by a flag‑off ceremony attended by Power Grid CMD R. K. Tyagi and AIIMS Director Dr. M. Srinivas, alongside other senior officials.
  • Coverage presents environmental benefits such as zero tailpipe emissions and reduced fuel dependence, without independent verification in these reports.