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Keralam CM Satheesan Vows KSRTC Transformation, Launches New Services and Facilities
- •Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced plans to professionalize KSRTC with modern facilities and comprehensive development.
- •Seven new KSRTC services were flagged off, including five Priyadarshini ordinary services and two new services to Mysuru.
- •New interstate services to Palani, Madurai, and Velankanni are set to launch, alongside a fully booked Lakshadweep tourism package.
- •Four crore rupees will be spent on the first phase of the Paravur KSRTC stand construction, with a total cost of Rs 10 crore for a new building.
- •A private individual, Jose from Mookkannoor, donated Rs 40 lakh for a new KSRTC bus, marking a historic first and encouraging more private and institutional support.
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Chief Minister VD Satheesan flagged off seven new KSRTC services at the North Paravur unit, including five ordinary services to areas like Kalamassery Medical College and Ernakulam, alongside two services to Mysuru. New interstate services to Palani and Madurai are set to begin on October 23, and a Velankanni service starts on October 31.
As part of the government's 100-day action programme, individual donations are being encouraged. Notably, Jose, a native of Mookkannoor, donated Rs 40 lakh to KSRTC to purchase a new bus, marking the first time a private individual has made such a donation in the corporation's history.
Four crore rupees will be spent on the first phase of construction for the Paravur KSRTC stand, followed by a new modern facility costing Rs 10 crore. Additionally, a Lakshadweep tourism package was prepared with its first batch fully booked for November 4.
