Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Launch ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva’
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav marked a historic day for Madhya Pradesh by launching the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. At the state-level programme, CM flagged off 351 intercity and intracity buses in seven cities. After the programme, Chief Minister himself travelled by bus from BHEL Dussehra Maidan to the Chief Minister’s Residence after purchasing a ticket.
Over 15,000 Buses to Be Rolled Out in Phases on Over 3,500 Routes
The Transport Department has launched Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva to provide accessible, safe, modern and environment-friendly transport facilities to the people of the state. The service will strengthen bus connectivity in urban and rural areas and extend transport services to 75% of gram panchayats.
Under the intercity and interstate bus service, more than 15,000 buses will be rolled out in phases across over 3,500 routes over the next five years. This will make travel more convenient for people in cities, small towns and rural areas across the state. The integrated transport system will help reduce travel time and make journeys more convenient.
Modern and convenient bus stops, bus terminals and bus depots for private bus operators will be developed across the state. Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva will feature modern, environment-friendly buses, with priority given to online ticketing and EV and CNG buses. A 24x7 customer care facility will be available for the prompt resolution of passenger complaints and issues based on their feedback.
Buses Flagged Off from Programme Venue
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the state-level programme of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva at BHEL Dussehra Maidan by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The programme commenced with the singing of the national song, Vande Mataram. Short films on Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and the PM e-Bus Sewa were screened.
In the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and Union Minister Gadkari, an MoU for the operation of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva was exchanged between the Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Yatri Parivahan and Infrastructure Limited Manish Singh and the Director of the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, Professor Dr. Kailash Rao M.
Dr. Yadav and Union Minister Gadkari virtually dedicated the buses under Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and the PM e-Bus Sewa by pressing a single button and flagged them off from the programme venue.
Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora, Bhopal in-charge Minister Chaitanya Kashyap, Cooperative Minister Vishwas Sarang and Minister of State Krishna Gaur were present at the state-level programme.