Transport Secretary reviews preparations for ‘Vetri Payanam’, free bus ride for women

Transport Secretary L. Nirmal Raj reviewed here on Friday the preparations being made for the official launch of ‘Vetri Payanam’, a welfare scheme to be introduced for free bus rides for women passengers even in mofussil buses.

During his interaction with the officials of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) here, Mr. Nirmal Raj gave instructions for the smooth launch and successful implementation of the welfare programme.

After this discussion, he visited the Vaeinthankulam new bus-stand along with Collector Anand Mohan to ascertain the facilities there as mofussil buses are being operated from here and the maintenance of the bus terminus by Tirunelveli Corporation.

Managing Director of TNSTC, Tirunelveli Division, K. Selvam, general manager T. Mohan Kumar and others were present during the inspection.