Over 10 lakh Pink Saheli cards distributed in Delhi in less than 90 days: Transport minster

In the past three months over 10 lakh Pink Saheli Cards have been distributed in the national capital, Transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Monday.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has also roped in Airawat Research Foundation-IIT Kanpur, which specialises in AI technology, to strengthen its ‘One Delhi’ application and work on other data analytics projects.

“Within less than 90 days, over 10 lakh Pink Saheli Cards have reached our mothers and sisters. What once seemed like a vision has become a reality. This is not merely a travel card, it is a step towards convenience, empowerment and integrated mobility,” Singh said.

Minister stated that around 73 distribution centres across Delhi are currently issuing the cards, with nearly 11,000 cards being issued daily. He added that the government is prepared to expand outreach and capacity further if demand increases.

“Our priority is clear – every eligible woman who wishes to avail this facility should be able to receive the card. If demand exceeds projections, we are fully prepared to scale up. DTC has adequate staff, systems and operational readiness to support wider coverage,” he said.

Alongside this achievement, our partnership with IIT Kanpur marks an important step towards building a smarter, technology-driven and commuter-centric public transport system for Delhi, he added.

“The collaboration will strengthen Delhi’s digital public transport ecosystem by supporting key platforms such as the One Delhi App, ONDC-based bus ticketing and other commuter services through advanced technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics,” the transport minister said in a statement.

He further said that the digital transition will support better public transport planning and governance.