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KSRTC Receives Historic Rs 40 Lakh Private Donation for Bus Purchase
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News18•23-09-2026, 18:00
KSRTC Receives Historic Rs 40 Lakh Private Donation for Bus Purchase
- •KSRTC received its first-ever private donation of Rs 40 lakh from Jose, an individual from Angamaly, for the purchase of a new bus.
- •Jose handed over the cheque to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, who then passed it to Transport Minister C P John, hoping it would inspire further contributions.
- •Jose's decision to sponsor a bus was prompted by the Chief Minister's appeal for support for KSRTC, with his only request being that the bus operate from the Angamaly depot.
- •The sponsored bus is requested to operate on a route connecting the Athirappilly tourism area with the southern part of the state, a request assured by Minister John.
- •This donation follows a recent contribution from Calicut City Cooperative Bank, as the government encourages various entities including local self-government institutions, companies, and CSR funds to sponsor buses for KSRTC.
Key Questions Answered
An Angamaly-based individual named Jose handed over a cheque for Rs 40 lakh to Chief Minister V D Satheesan to purchase a bus for the KSRTC.
Jose requested that the sponsored bus operate from the Angamaly depot on a route connecting the Athirappilly tourism area with the southern part of the state.
The bus sponsorship opportunity is part of the state government's 100-day action plan aimed at improving public transport facilities.
