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The government announced today that the Federal Ministry of Health has rushed high-level expert teams to nine states and federal territories with a high number of dengue fever cases. The expert team will assist the states and federal territories in adopting public health measures to effectively control and manage the spread of diseases. On Monday, Federal Minister of Health Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the dengue fever situation in Delhi, which witnessed a surge in cases in October, and instructed the Minister of Health to deploy a team of experts to help control the situation.

Experts from the National Vector-borne Disease Control Plan, the National Center for Disease Control and regional offices have been included in the team. “On-site measures such as hot spot identification, atomization and timely treatment will be taken to curb the disease,” Mandavia wrote on Twitter after the review meeting. “The center has also sent a team of experts to countries where dengue fever cases have increased.” The states and federal territories where the expert group has been deployed are Kerala, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi .

The Federal Ministry of Health stated that 15 states and federal territories reported the most cases this year, accounting for 86% of the total number of dengue cases in India as of October 31. A statement from the Joint Ministry of Health stated that the total number of dengue fever cases nationwide is 116,991. So far this year, Delhi has reported 1,530 cases of dengue fever. PTI cited official data and reported that nearly 1,200 cases were recorded in October alone, the highest month in four years.

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Last week, the Delhi government issued a directive allowing state-owned hospitals to use one-third of the beds reserved for Covid-19 patients for diagnosis of dengue, chikungunya and malaria patients. Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain stated that the decision was based on the decline in Covid-19 cases in the national capital. He added that these beds will be completely separated from the Covid-19 patients of different staff involved in the treatment to reduce the possibility of spreading the Covid-19 virus.

In the face of a surge in cases, the three civic agencies in the capital have stepped up atomization and spraying operations within their respective jurisdictions. Dengue fever cases surged from July to November. The larvae of dengue mosquitoes reproduce in clear stagnant water.

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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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