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The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor will reopen on Wednesday, before Guru Nanak’s birthday or Gurparab, the center’s Narendra Modi government announced on Tuesday that it will benefit a large number of Sikh pilgrims. “The whole country is preparing to celebrate Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav on November 19. I believe PM Narendra Modi government’s decision to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor will further enhance the joy and happiness of the country,” Union home Minister Amit Shah Said in a tweet.

Political leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Charangit Singh Chani, praised the center’s move to reopen the corridor, which has been closed since March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. On the other side of the border, the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) also expressed its delight at the reopening, saying it will help Indian Sikhs to visit the last residence of Sikh founder Guru Nanak Dev without any hindrance.

The Kartarpur Corridor is a visa-free transit point connecting the Indian border to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. This 4.7 km long section allows devotees from India to visit Guruwala without a visa. The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev, lived and died in Gurdwara in the early 16th century.

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In 1999, the governments of India and Pakistan proposed the Kartarpur corridor as part of the New Delhi-Lahore bus diplomacy. On November 26, 2018, the Indian side laid the foundation for the corridor. On November 28, the foundation was laid on the Pakistani side.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled the Kaltapur Corridor in November 2019. As part of the commemorative event, he celebrated the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak’s birth in a colorful ceremony for Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit them without a visa. One of Pakistan’s religious sacred sites paved the way.

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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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