The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and the Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and construction of a modern DTC headquarters at the IP Bus Depot.
The project, estimated at Rs 207 crore and spread across 26,015.78 square metres (2.6 hectares), aims to replace the existing DTC office, which has been assessed as structurally outdated and inadequate to support the operational needs of Delhi’s rapidly expanding transport network. The overall site spans 26,015.78 sq. m, including an operational area of 12,234.54 sq. m and a dedicated 6,158 sq. m space for constructing the new DTC headquarters. In line with sustainable development goals, the plan also incorporates a green area of 9,681.71 sq. m, accounting for 20 percent of the total land, ensuring an environmentally conscious and future-ready campus.
Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the existing Delhi Transport Corporation building was not in good condition. An MoU with DSIIDC has been signed for the development of the DTC headquarters. Under this, 50% of the commercial usage rights will remain with DSIIDC for 30 years.
“The new complex will include parking space for 200 buses and basement parking for more than 200 cars. A modern DTC headquarters will be developed with solar panels and other sustainable features, including STP, ETP, rainwater harvesting, RO plant and more. As we are expanding Delhi’s transport sector, introducing EV buses and undertaking multiple enhancements. That is why this proposal was initiated”, he said.
Responding to a query on the project timeline, the Minister said the project is expected to be completed within two and a half years, and the process has been structured accordingly.
The project will be executed by DSIIDC on behalf of DTC, with a commercial space arrangement included in the MoU to ensure financial viability over a 30-year lease tenure.
The 12-floor, state-of-the-art headquarters will feature separate access points for the DTC offices and commercial areas, along with advanced architectural elements such as 3D and aerial-view-based planning, night-view aesthetics, and a dedicated entrance designed exclusively for DTC staff and visitors. The new administrative complex will be energy-efficient, equipped with solar installations and supported by extensive green landscaping. Integrated parking facilities will be operationalized around 200 buses and more than 200 cars, substantially enhancing the functional capacity of the I.P. Depot.
The redevelopment of the IP Bus Depot into a modern DTC headquarters represents a significant milestone in strengthening Delhi’s transport administration. As the city accelerates its shift toward a larger fleet of electric buses, upgraded depots, and smarter mobility systems, the new headquarters will serve as the institutional backbone necessary to support these advancements. The Government of Delhi views this project as a crucial step in ensuring that public transport infrastructure keeps pace with the capital’s growing mobility demands and future urban development goals.
