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Detailed explanation-1: -By Press Trust of India: India on Sunday gifted 75 ambulances and 17 school buses to Nepal as part of its ongoing efforts to build on the “robust and longstanding” partnership between the two countries and help the Himalayan nation bolster its infrastructure in the healthcare and education sectors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The contribution made by India will aid the Himalayan nation in boosting its education and healthcare infrastructure. India’s gift of 75 ambulances to Nepal marks the 75th of Independent India.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is estimated that of the 60,000 buses sold in India annually, schools account for nearly 10,000, which is close to 20 per cent of the total bus market.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stereotypical seat of a school bus is 39 inches wide and is considered to have a seating capacity for three students. The maximum seating capacity of a standard school bus is 72 Passengers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Schools usually have busses for students, however, the survey reveals that 9 per cent of students opt for school busses. Nearly half of the school-going kids in India travel to their respective schools on foot.