MSRTC and MIDC inks MoU to revamp 193 ST bus stations
Under the initiative named 'Hindu Hruday Samrat Swachh, Sundar bus sthanak,' a sum of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for beautification efforts, while the remaining Rs 500 crore will be dedicated to road concretization within State Transport (ST) bus stations.
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MSRTC currently oversees a network of 609 bus stations across the state, with 563 stations actively operational. (File)The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) valued at Rs 600 crore. This collaboration aims to renovate a total of 193 bus stations scattered across the state.
Under the initiative named ‘Hindu Hruday Samrat Swachh, Sundar bus sthanak,’ a sum of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for beautification efforts, while the remaining Rs 500 crore will be dedicated to road concretization within State Transport (ST) bus stations. This significant investment will primarily focus on the enhancement of 193 bus stations in Phase 1 of the project.
The official statement issued by MSRTC on December 19th confirmed the allocation of funds for these specific purposes. The signing of the MoU took place during the winter assembly session at Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur. During the MoU signing CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Industrial Minister Uday Samant along with other bureaucrats were present.
MSRTC currently oversees a network of 609 bus stations across the state, with 563 stations actively operational. Poor road conditions within the ST stand premises, particularly during the monsoon season, pose significant challenges for commuters and lead to damages for buses. The proactive step through this MoU involves significant road improvement endeavors to mitigate these challenges. Notably, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged MIDC to support MSRTC during its 75th anniversary, resulting in this impactful collaboration.
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