India, Feb. 9 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that her government has approved a grant of Rs 1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). Out of the total allocation released by the Finance Department, Rs 1,100 crore has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners, she said.

The Chief Minister said the remaining Rs 100 crore has been allocated for transport modernisation and adoption of advanced technologies to ensure smoother traffic flow and promote sustainable mobility.

The Chief Minister said the grant reflects the Government's commitment to the dignity and financial security of DTC employees and pensioners. She stated that DTC employees work tirele...