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Parliament winter session: No data on farmers’ death during protest, says govt

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Parliament winter session: No data on farmers’ death during protest, says govt

On Wednesday, the federal government told parliament that in the year-long protest against the repeal of the three agricultural laws on November 29, there was no data on the deaths of farmers, which sparked criticism from opposition parties and agricultural unions.

The Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar (Narendra Singh Tomar) in the written response to six related questions, including whether the center proposed to provide financial assistance to the relatives of farmers who died during the riots, he said that the government did not have any Records of farmers who died during the protest, so there is no problem with compensating their families. “The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has no records in this area, so this problem will not arise,” the minister told the People’s Chamber.

In his reply on the third day of the ongoing winter meeting, Tomar also stated that the government has no record of the number of police cases registered against farmers in each state.

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This is the second time that the government has notified the parliament that it has no information about the deaths of farmers in various protest locations. During the monsoon meeting held from July to August, the government stated that it did not have any such data. The farm union claimed that nearly 700 farmers lost their lives during the protests. Their pending demands include compensation and the withdrawal of all criminal cases filed against them. Protest against farmers.

On November 19, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a platform that protested against the farm union, stated that “nearly 700” protesters were killed in the riots.

Following the reply from the Minister of Agriculture, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the coalition government. “This is an insult to farmers. How can the government say that there is no record?” he asked.

On November 19, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to repeal three agricultural laws-farmers said these laws would endanger their livelihoods-paving the way for Parliament to repeal the legislation on November 29 Up the road. These laws led to large-scale peasant uprisings in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

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The farm union called Modi’s statement their “first major victory,” but wrote to the prime minister listing their remaining requirements. These measures include enacting laws to ensure minimum support prices for agricultural products, repealing the proposed electricity bill, which farmers say will make electricity more expensive, and compensating all farmers who died during the protest.

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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