New Delhi: Delhi is set to introduce three new automated vehicle testing stations, with officials aiming to make two operational by March. The facilities are being developed at Burari, Nand Nagri, and Tehkhand, marking a major step towards digitising vehicle fitness certification in the city.
Nand Nagri to be Delhi’s first fully automated station
The Nand Nagri station is nearing completion and will become Delhi’s first fully automated vehicle testing centre. Housed in a pre-engineered 40m x 26m building, it will feature four automated lanes—two for heavy motor vehicles, one for light motor vehicles, and one for two-wheelers. The station will have a testing capacity of approximately 72,000 vehicles annually, including 20,000 two-wheelers.
The facility will conduct emission tests, roller brake tests, suspension checks, underbody inspections, and headlight alignment. Designed to operate without human intervention, it aims to ensure transparent, efficient, and timely certification for vehicle owners. Officials said the government is targeting to make the station functional by early next year.
Tehkhand station under construction
The foundation stone for the Tehkhand automated testing station, with an annual capacity of 73,000 vehicles, was laid in November. The government has floated a tender for electrification work at the facility at an estimated cost of Rs 21.28 lakh. Work is expected to begin shortly and will be completed within three months. Once operational, this will be Delhi’s second fully automated vehicle testing centre.
Upgrading Burari inspection centre
The existing inspection and certification centre at Burari is being upgraded into a fully automated facility. The Rs 11.27 crore project includes advanced testing lanes, CCTV cameras, fire safety, and electrical installations. The upgrade will bring the centre in line with modern automated standards, offering faster and more reliable vehicle inspections for residents.
Current infrastructure and government plans
At present, Delhi has one operational automated testing station at Jhuljhuli in southwest Delhi. The introduction of the new centres is expected to significantly improve vehicle inspection capacity and reduce queues, while modernising safety and emission compliance procedures across the city.
Officials emphasised that these automated centres are part of Delhi’s broader plan to digitise vehicle fitness certification, minimise human intervention, and provide transparent, timely services to vehicle owners.
Conclusion
With Nand Nagri nearing completion, Tehkhand under construction, and Burari being upgraded, Delhi’s vehicle testing infrastructure is poised for a major transformation. These new automated facilities will improve efficiency, safety, and transparency in the city’s transport ecosystem.