Last-Mile Connectivity and Parking Utilization: Addressing Delhi's Transportation Woes Last-Mile Connectivity and Parking Utilization: Addressing Delhi's Transportation Woes Content Editor: Nikhil Kumar Khatri June 24, 2023 The Hindu Public Health Transportation, Mohalla bus, overcrowdedness, Parking utilization • In a span of a few years, the Delhi metro, which began its first service in December 2002, faces the challenge of being overly crowded during peak business hours. • The strategies adopted by the government of Israel and Tokyo are very efficient in tackling overcrowdedness. • One of the biggest problems that get the least attention is the lack of focus on last-mile connectivity in Delhi public transportation as well as the unutilized parking spaces. • The new budget proposal tabled by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi makes promises of upscaling the bus transport system and augmenting its electric bus fleet. This will not only be the efficient way to tackle overcrowdedness but also a sustainable step towards saving environment. • The ‘mohalla bus ’ scheme will ensure the last mile connectivity and the development of three ISBTs (Inter-State Bus Terminus) with airport-like facilities in Delhi will help in addressing Delhi’s transportation woes.

Breathe easy, or try to in 2022-2023: Delhi dominates top 10 pollution chart Breathe easy, or try to in 2022-2023: Delhi dominates top 10 pollution chart Content Editor: Dr Urmimala Maiti October 19, 2023 The Times of India Environmental Health, AQI, PM 2.5 A study conducted by independent organizations, Climate Trends, and Respirer Living Sciences, analyzed PM 2.5 from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. The PM 2.5 of the top 10 most polluted cities ranged from 100.1 to 71.8. Delhi topped the list with almost: Three times the Central Pollution Control Board standards (40µg/m3) 20 times the WHO recommended annual level of PM2.5 (5 µg/m3). Mizoram and Aizawl, with a minimum PM 2.5 of 11.1 µg/m3, were still higher than the WHO standards. During the peak pollution winter months, six of the ten cities showed a relative decline compared to the previous years.

Integrating AYUSH and modern medicine: A holistic approach Integrating AYUSH and modern medicine: A holistic approach Content Editor: Dr. Kishore February 28, 2024 Press Information Bureau AYUSH, Comprehensive primary health care Co-location of AYUSH facilities at various healthcare centers will enhance patient choice and accessibility. Integration of AYUSH with new AIIMS institutions is facilitated through a Joint Coordination Committee Wellness activities like Yoga are conducted in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs , promoting holistic health Over 1.64 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs delivered comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care Teleconsultation services at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs enable access to specialist care closer to home, benefiting millions with improved healthcare accessibility and continuity of care Click here to read more.