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Officials from some of these institutions stated that the 12 Delhi University Colleges funded by the city government are facing a shortage of funds because their allocated budgets have been cut. They claim that, as a result, these institutions also face difficulties in paying teachers’ salaries. DU registrar Vikas Gupta stated that they will discuss the issue of non-distribution of funds with the AAP government.

This issue was also raised at the University Executive Committee meeting held on October 29th. A senior faculty member at Majaraja Agrasen College claimed: “Teachers have not received their salaries for five months. The government has cut the allocated budget by half. Not only salaries, but teachers have not received their pensions and other allowances.” Explaining the situation, Subodh Kumar, chairman of the staff association of Maharaja Agrasen College and coordinator of all 12 colleges, said that teachers want the teaching process to continue, but the government does not allow it to happen “University of Delhi.

This problem has been happening before the Covid pandemic. There have been disputes over the establishment of a governing body, but they have already been formed. “Then they (the government) accused the university of corruption. Despite conducting various audits, they found nothing. After the pandemic, they said they had no money and cut their budget. Earlier we (the university) received 280 million rupees. Down to 160 million rupees,” he claimed. Kumar called it “inhumane treatment,” and he said that teachers would be forced to protest to resist such distortions by the government.

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He said that this is the crisis in which teachers are forced to resign. Hem Chand Jain, principal of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, said: “Last year, the government issued 4.2 billion rupees to the college, but this year they reduced it to 280 million rupees. We have received two installments, but looking at the situation, the money is only Allows us to pay six months’ salary,” he claimed.

He said that the compensation committee for the seventh time increased family allowances and other allowances, and 80 teachers were promoted along with non-staff. Jain said that before the Covid pandemic, the college had 122 teachers, but now we have 115 teachers. “Seven teachers left, including six temporary teachers. One of the temporary teachers worked in a school because she said she would be paid at least on time,” Jaen added.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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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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