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Delhi Assembly to Review CAG Report on Vehicle Pollution as DTC Audit Sparks Accountability Push

The report on vehicle-related air pollution will be presented on April 1, while scrutiny of financial mismanagement under the AAP government intensifies.

  • The CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles' is slated for presentation in the Delhi Assembly on April 1, 2025.
  • The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) audit reveals financial losses exceeding ₹70,471 crore during the AAP government's tenure, including operational losses of ₹14,198 crore.
  • Key findings include underutilization of central funds, with ₹233 crore from the central government left unused, and a reduction in bus routes and fleet size.
  • The DTC audit has been referred to the Committee on Government Undertakings, with findings due in three months, while the Transport Department and DTC must submit action plans within one month.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has pledged reforms to restore DTC profitability, including introducing free travel cards for women.
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