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CM Satheesan Vows to Modernize KSRTC, Boost Professional Management
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced plans to modernize KSRTC, upgrade facilities, and ensure professional management.
- •Satheesan flagged off seven new KSRTC services and inaugurated a new bus waiting center in North Paravur.
- •The Priyadarshini scheme, offering free travel for women, was introduced by the UDF government, proving successful despite initial predictions of KSRTC's downfall.
- •New interstate packages and a Lakshadweep tourism package are in the pipeline, with the first Lakshadweep batch fully booked.
- •Private individuals and 33 MLAs are contributing funds to purchase new buses, demonstrating commitment to improving public transport.
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Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated that the government aims to modernise KSRTC, upgrade its facilities, and transform it into a professionally managed organisation. New interstate packages, including a Lakshadweep tourism package, are also in the pipeline.
The Priyadarshini scheme provides free travel for women and was introduced at the first Cabinet meeting after the UDF came to power. CM Satheesan noted that the scheme symbolises the government's respect for women and has resulted in higher collections without operational difficulties.
Private individuals have contributed 40 lakh rupees each to purchase new buses, and additional people have expressed interest in providing more. Furthermore, as many as 33 MLAs have consented to provide buses using their MLA funds.
