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Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, India has got another outbreak to tackle before it becomes too deadly. Every year India suffers from dengue spread from July to August. This year no. of dengue cases has increased drastically. Several states in the country are affected by dengue but Uttar Pradesh is the worst hit of them all as 58 people including children have already died in the state. In the capital city of Delhi, around 97 cases have been reported this year.

Many states have reported dengue cases with symptoms similar to flu while Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have reported dengue stereotype-II.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that is caused by the bite of mosquitoes that breed in clear stagnant water. Dengue fever is easily mistaken as viral fever with its flu-like symptoms but if not taken care of it can cause severe damage like internal bleeding, low blood pressure, or organ damage. 

India has intensified its measures to prevent maximum damage. Many states have started campaigns to spread awareness. Delhi’s CM Arvind Kejriwal has started a campaign against dengue along with the hashtag #10hafte10baje10minute through which he has asked citizens to give 10 minutes every Sunday to check for stagnant water in their houses to prevent the spreading of disease.

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In Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath visited Firozabad to check the facilities provided. He has also asked the medical department to take special care of the diseased and asked for cleaning and spraying rural and urban areas to ward off water-borne diseases. 

The Indian government has asked all the 11 states that have been showing severe dengue infections to step up the prevention measures. The states have been asked to take surveys of people under flu, step up the medical facilities,  do cleaning and spraying, and control the mosquito population. 

India has been facing dengue outbreaks during monsoon for years. India needs to take sincere steps to avoid the outbreak which includes cleaning Indian cities, making people aware about the illness, accessible medical facilities, and taking extra precautions during monsoon. 

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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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