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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
KSRTC buses, stations undergo transformation under waste free Kerala campaign
Thiruvananthapuram: Local self govt minister M B Rajesh said that as part of waste-free Kerala campaign, a remarkable transformation was taking place in KSRTC buses and bus stations. He was speaking at the inauguration of Haritha Sangamam —a one-day workshop, jointly organised by Haritha Keralam Mission and KSRTC on Wednesday. As part of the waste-free campaign, cleaning activities are conducted every Saturday in the offices of the transport department and bus stations. The minister also mentioned that bins were being installed inside the buses and waste was being processed accordingly. Transport minister Ganesh Kumar said it was essential for bus stations to be clean and KSRTC employees have been able to make this practical. "Bus stations are places with the highest footfall in a day. If such places are clean, our land will also be clean. By providing facilities like clean restaurants and restrooms, KSRTC has been able to regain passengers lost during the Covid-19 period," the minister said. On Aug 21 chief minister would flag-off of KSRTC vehicles with the best facilities available in the country. There would also be a KSRTC expo at Kanakakunnu on Aug 22, said the minister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The workshop held at Kamaleswaram Convention Centre was attended by KSRTC chairman P S Pramoj Shankar, Nava Keralam action plan coordinator T N Seema, Kerala solid waste management project (KSWMP) director Divya S Iyer and Kamaleswaram ward councillor V Vijayakumari.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Overseas job opportunities for UAE returnee drivers in A.P.
Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), in collaboration with Jalandhar Skill Development Corporation (JSDC) in Punjab, has launched a special overseas placement drive for trailer and truck drivers who have returned from the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). The initiative has been launched under the Skill International Programme and the focus is on the districts of Kadapa, East Godavari and Visakhapatnam. Managing Director and CEO of APSSDC G. Ganesh Kumar said the initiative is part of the A.P. government's broader efforts to support re-employment opportunities for skilled returnees, particularly those with U.A.E. driving experience. The placements are being offered in Dubai through reputable employers including Tristar Group (ADNOC Project), Veolia, Allied Transport and Dubai Port. He also emphasised that districts such as Kadapa, East Godavari and Visakhapatnam have a significant number of skilled drivers who have returned from the U.A.E. and called upon district officials and local stakeholders to intensify mobilisation efforts to ensure these candidates benefit from this overseas opportunity. Interested and eligible candidates can register on or send their CVs to: skillinternational@ They can contact APSSDC helpline numbers - 9988853335, 8712655686, 8790118349, 8790117279 for further information.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
APSSDC launches IndiaSkills-2025 in State, releases poster
Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) has launched the 'IndiaSkills 2025' campaign in the State. The Corporation's managing director and CEO, Ganesh Kumar, unveiled a poster of the event on Friday (August 1). The competition provides a national platform for young individuals to demonstrate their vocational talents and earn the opportunity to represent India at WorldSkills-2026 in Shanghai, China. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), India Skills 2025 is the country's largest skill competition, covering 60 plus skills from sectors like IT, advanced manufacturing, creative arts engineering and more. 'India Skills 2025 is not just a competition, it's a launchpad for promising careers,' said Mr. Ganesh Kumar and encouraged the youth from across the State to challenge themselves and make the State proud on the national and international stage.' Sharing details of the event, he said the last date to register is September 30. Participants' minimum age is 16 years and the age limit is 25 years. In general, participants must be born on or after 1 January 2004. For certain advanced technology skills such as cyber security, mechatronics and aircraft maintenance, the participants must be born on or after 1 January 2001. IndiaSkills 2025 follows a structured, multi-tiered selection process and each participant can apply for only one skill, he said, adding that the multi-level competition includes district, State, regional and national rounds, and selected candidates will receive specialised training and mentoring for global exposure. Those interested can enrol their names on and
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Integrated bus terminal at Karikkamuri in Kochi runs into rough weather
The construction of a ₹12-crore integrated bus terminal for KSRTC and private buses on 1.90 acres of KSRTC-owned land at Karikkamuri in the heart of Kochi city has run into rough weather. This is reportedly due to the agency's reservations about a barter arrangement under which it was to be allotted land of equal value within the Vyttila Mobility Hub (VMH) premises. Transport Minister Ganesh Kumar told The Hindu that the KSRTC was not immediately keen on constructing a terminal for its buses within the VMH premises. 'This is because substantial investment would be needed to fill the largely slushy site to prevent waterlogging. Moreover, prime land owned by the KSRTC would have to be handed over to the Vyttila Mobility Hub Society [VMHS] in return for land that is of far less value or usability. All this is apart from the uncertainty over securing adequate funds to build the integrated bus terminal,' he said. He also added that he had recently held discussions with the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) authorities on whether the metro agency could adopt appropriate technologies and erect a bus terminal complex using steel frames on land near the existing bus stand, where a garage was demolished after it developed cracks. The advantage of a steel structure, he said, is that it can be dismantled and relocated or reused. Such a structure could be built for ₹5 crore, following which the bus terminal—excluding the KSRTC office—could be relocated there. The executive committee meeting of the VMHS had, in March, decided to hand over land at the mobility hub to KSRTC in return for the 1.90-acre plot near KSRTC's Ernakulam bus depot. It was also decided at the time that both agencies would retain ownership of their respective plots but would receive permissive sanction to operate on each other's premises. As per the plan, a total of 16 KSRTC and private buses could be berthed at a time in the integrated bus terminal that was envisaged at Karikkamuri, for which Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) was to provide ₹12 crore in funding. Back in March, then Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan had directed the officials concerned to prepare the proposal for the ₹10-crore second phase of the integrated bus terminal to be submitted to the Centre in June. 'For now, KSRTC's long-distance buses will have to make do with a limited number of bays at the VMH premises, since the integrated bus terminal project has not taken off,' official sources said. Asserting that the State government had been neglecting the renovation of the existing KSRTC bus stand premises despite its poor condition, Hibi Eden, MP, said he had allotted ₹2 crore during his tenure as the Ernakulam MLA to build a temporary bus stand, meant to facilitate relocation of the existing infrastructure and construction of a new one. 'A structure built by the KSRTC's engineering wing using this fund had to be pulled down after it developed major cracks even before its inauguration. Subsequently, action was taken against a senior official of the agency,' he added. 'I am dismayed that the ₹12 crore allotted by CSML for the integrated bus terminal next to the KSRTC stand is yet to be utilised. This is due, among other reasons, to the complexities involved in the land swap between the KSRTC and VMHS. The State government could instead have directly allotted ₹12 crore to the KSRTC to build a new terminal. All this reflects the neglect being meted out to Kochi,' Mr. Eden added.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Discussion fails: Pvt bus operators to go on strike from July 22
T'puram: Many private buses may remain off the road from July 22 as the discussion with transport minister Ganesh Kumar was only partially successful on Wednesday. Bus operators affiliated with the Kerala Private Bus Operators Forum, who have around 1,000 buses, agreed to withdraw the strike. However, associations that hold the majority of the buses stated they would continue the strike as planned. Kumar said many bus operators were ready to accept the suggestions, including the students' concession and others. Nevertheless, many private buses will go off the road from July 22 as govt is yet to increase the students' concession rates, which is Rs 1. Kumar stated that it's a political decision to ensure that permits are given to buses for 140km. The private bus operators resisted police verification of staff. "It's compulsory in KSRTC so that rash driving and crime against women will be taken seriously," he said. He also mentioned that govt decided to reduce the qualification of conductors to Std 7 instead of Std 10. This ensures that more people will be able to work. With regards to the student concession, the press release said govt is planning to start an app. tnn
