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We will repeal all three farm laws, says PM Modi

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We will repeal all three farm laws, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that after some farmers in the country protested, the union government has decided to repeal the three agricultural laws passed by parliament in 2020. The decision was made several months before the five states that oppose agricultural laws, including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, will hold parliamentary elections. “Today, I will tell you that across the country, we have decided to revoke all three agricultural laws.

At the parliamentary meeting that begins later this month, we will complete the constitutional procedures for abolishing these three agricultural laws,” the Prime Minister said in a televised speech. Say. Although the center continues to work hard to break the deadlock, some farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and certain areas of Uttar Pradesh have been protesting in the past year, demanding the abolition of the three agricultural laws.

The government held several rounds of talks with representatives of the protesting farmers and tried to emphasize the benefits they provide to small farmers, but the protesters still insisted on repealing all three laws: the Farmers’ Agricultural Products Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, the 2020 Price Guarantee The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement with the Farm Services Bill and the Basic Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020, which were passed in the noise of Parliament during the monsoon session last year.

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In his speech to the whole country, Prime Minister Modi said that unfortunately, although the government intends to strengthen and empower farmers, especially those with a small amount of land, many of them do not believe in the benefits of the law, and therefore , The government decided to initiate the process of repealing all three laws.

The Prime Minister stated that these bills are designed to benefit farmers, but “despite our best efforts” they still cannot believe it. Modi emphasized how his government prioritizes farmers’ welfare and drafted policies and interventions such as the introduction of soil health cards, crop insurance and credit cards to empower farmers.

“The agricultural budget has been increased by five times and a 1 billion rupees agricultural infrastructure fund has been set up… to enhance the capacity of smallholder farmers. 10,000 FPOs have been launched and 7,000 crore have been spent on it,” he said.

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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