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‘No record of farmers’ death during protests’: Govt informs Parliament

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‘No record of farmers’ death during protests’: Govt informs Parliament

The government did not record farmers who died during the year-long farmers’ protest, so there is no issue of providing compensation to their families. The federal government notified Parliament on Wednesday. “The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare did not have the Ministry of Agriculture told the House of Representatives in answering a question asking whether the center intends to provide financial assistance to the families of those killed during the protest.

As many as 700 farmers were killed in a demonstration of the center’s three controversial laws, which were repealed by the government after the 2021 Agricultural Law Repeal Act was passed on Monday. The opposition criticized the center’s three controversial laws. The center passed the bill without discussion in the two houses.

At the same time, the government’s statement that there is no record of farmers’ death data is also likely to be criticized by the opposition.

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Earlier on Tuesday, Congress leader Manish Tewari filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, demanding “instruct the government to create a record of farmers who lost their lives during the agricultural law protests and provide compensation to their families”, calling it “according to A report from ANI, Urgent Importance”.

“During the riots, many farmers lost their lives due to inclement weather, alleged use of force by the state, and violent attacks on farmers’ lives, especially the incident in Lakhimpur Kheri, where farmers were allegedly run over by fast-moving vehicles,” he said. Said in the letter to the Secretary-General of the House of Commons. “The government should create a record of farmers losing their lives in protest against the Agricultural Law and provide compensation to their families. Sir, I would like to raise the serious issue of the government’s ignorance of farmers’ lives,” he added. On Monday, he also proposed a similar motion to adjourn the meeting.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organization of several farmers’ unions that led the protests, also demanded compensation for farmers who died during the protests and required legal guarantees for the minimum support price (MSP).

News Source : Hindustan Times

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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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