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Hydebarab’s Bharat Biotech announced on Wednesday that the Central Pharmaceutical Standards Control Organization has extended the shelf life of Covaxin to up to 12 months from the date of production. “The approval of the shelf life extension is based on the availability of additional stability data, which has been submitted to CDSCO. The shelf life extension has been communicated to our stakeholders,” the company said.

The current shelf life of this Covid-19 vaccine is six months, which means that if stored at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, the vaccine can be used up to six months after the production date. Now, as long as the temperature conditions are met, the vaccine dose can be stored for up to one year. Earlier this year, Bharat Biotech sought to extend the shelf life of vaccines and submitted real-time stability data for consideration.

Extending the shelf life will reduce the wastage of the vaccine, because the six-month shelf life means that if the vaccine is not used within the validity period, it will be considered expired within six months from the date of production.

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Now, the Covaxin dose can be used for up to one year from the date of production. Covaxin has not been approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization, and its delay has spread among travelers because Covaxin is not accepted in many countries because it is still waiting for a nod from the WHO.

WHO asked Bharat Biotech to provide some additional clarifications on Covaxin in order to conduct a final “risk-benefit assessment” on the emergency use list. Countries independently recognize Covaxin, and Australia and Guyana are the latest two countries to approve Covaxin. Other countries that accept Covaxin are Iran, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Paraguay, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Oman, Sri Lanka, Estonia and Greece.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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