Karnataka's Transport Minister Announces 15,000 New Buses and Free Passes for 10 Lakh Students
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Karnataka's Transport Minister announced a large-scale procurement of 15,000 buses and a free bus pass scheme for 10 lakh students to improve rural connectivity.
Background
The Karnataka government announced the procurement of 15,000 new buses through four State-owned transport corporations. A ₹286 crore scheme was launched to provide free bus passes to nearly 10 lakh students.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact15,000 new buses to be procured by Karnataka's State-owned transport corporations.
- Fact₹286 crore allocated for the free bus pass scheme for 10 lakh students.
- PlaceKarnataka State Transport Corporations are the primary bodies for rural connectivity.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of public transport infrastructure in promoting social inclusion and rural-urban connectivity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- last-mile connectivity
- subsidized mobility for students
- fiscal sustainability of state transport
- rural-urban migration
Keywords: public infrastructure · social inclusion · last-mile connectivity · fiscal allocation · rural development
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