Overview

• Starting June 16, MSRTC officials have been handing out subsidized monthly and free ST passes directly to schools and colleges across Maharashtra.
• Students pay just 33.33% of standard fares under a 66.66% concession while all pupils up to Class 12 receive free passes through the Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar scheme.
• Depot managers have sent official letters to principals and headmasters to prepare and submit enrollment lists for each institution.
• The initiative is expected to save lakhs of students significant waiting and travel time and help prevent class absences.
• Titled 'ST Pass Direct to Your School,' the campaign uses institutional enrollment lists to streamline pass distribution.