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UK student visas for Indians up 102% in 12-month period ending Sept 2021

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UK student visas for Indians up 102% in 12-month period ending Sept 2021

According to the latest statistics on British immigration, the number of student visas issued by the UK to Indian nationals increased by 102% during the 12-month period ending September 2021, while the number of skilled worker visas issued to Indians increased by 47% during the same period.

Statistics released by the British Home Office on Thursday show that Indians are also the nationalities with the most high-value work visas, accounting for about one-sixth or 17% of the total.

British High Commissioner Alex Ellis said on Twitter on Friday that the number of student and skilled worker visas issued to Indians has increased, and said that “the huge demand is that visa turnaround time is longer than usual. The longer reason”.

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Since work visas were cancelled after graduation in 2012 and more and more Indians began to study in European countries such as France and Germany, the number of Indian students in the UK has declined. In July, the UK opened up a new graduate immigration route, allowing Indian students to find work in the UK longer after completing their studies, thus benefiting them. Compared with the year ending September 2020, there has been an increase of 45,677 (102%)) student visas granted to Indians, bringing the total to 90,669. This is 197% higher than the 30,496 visas for the year ended September 2019.

Indians are still the nationality with the second largest number of sponsored study visas. The number one place is Chinese students, who received 135,457 visas in the year ending September 2021, up from 52,698 the year before, an increase of 157%.

Indian and Chinese nationals together account for more than half (53%) of all sponsored study visas.

In terms of work visas, Indians are the highest nationality for obtaining high-value work visas, accounting for about one-sixth or 17% of the total. It is followed by US and Chinese citizens, accounting for 11% and 10% respectively. High-value work visas include visas granted to outstanding talent pathways, investors and entrepreneurs.

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Before the Covid-19 pandemic, China, India, and Pakistan were the top three countries in this category in the year ending September 2019.

Indian nationals also account for more than two-fifths or 42% of all skilled work visas granted by the United Kingdom.

In terms of visit visas, the UK issued 260,275 such visas in the year ending September 2021, a decrease of 72% from the previous year. Among them, the Chinese (decreased by 145,472 visas or 93%) and India (decreased by 120,408 or 70%) national.

Nationals of China (4%) and India (20%) together account for almost a quarter of the total number of visitor visas granted. A statement from the UK Home Office said: “This is about half of what it was before the pandemic, when Chinese and Indian nationals combined accounted for less than half of all grants.”

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In the year ending September 2021, Indians ranked second among the top five nationalities for obtaining family-related visas, second only to Pakistani nationals.

Read More At : 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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