TNSTC operates special buses for govt. school students
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has launched special bus services to assist government school students in remote and hilly areas. The initiative aims to improve school accessibility for nearly 19,000 children across the state.
Why it matters
This reflects government efforts to address educational inequality by improving infrastructure for students in underserved regions.
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has commenced special buses for government school students located in remote pockets or hillocks from Friday (October 9).
A press release said that TNSTC Managing Director V. Saravanan flagged off the services in the presence of the senior officials.
The buses, which would be operated from multiple locations in Madurai, Virudhunagar and Dindigul (which falls in Madurai jurisdiction), would benefit 2,295 students. The buses in Madurai would be operated covering Thirumangalam, MGR bus integrated bus stand,Vadapalanchi, Y Othakadai and Mooduvarpatti and among other locations. In the evenings, the buses would pick up the students from the respective schools to the above destinations.
The TNSTC would ply eight special buses in Madurai, five in Dindigul and four from Virudhunagar.
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