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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TGSRTC MD affirms commitment to solve workers' problems
While the State government has approved filling up 3,036 full-time posts, this process is facing delays on account of technical issues, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation Vice Chairman and Managing Director V.C. Sajjanar said. Mr. Sajjanar was speaking at a meeting of the TGSRTC's Employee Welfare Board meeting on Tuesday where he affirmed his commitment to resolve issues of its 42,000 employees. The meeting comes amid strained relations between the TGSRTC's management and unions. Speaking to workers, he said the TGSRTC management, with State government support, would solve workers' issues in a phased manner. Touching upon recruitments, he said that the kin of as many as 2,350 workers who had passed away were given employment in the corporation. Touching upon criticism over staff being strained on account of the implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme, he said the management is cognisant of the workload issue for which drivers and conductors will be recruited on a temporary basis. He also accused the TGSRTC management's critics of spreading false propaganda.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Transport Minister for retrofitting of autos with electric motors
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday urged automobile manufacturers to explore retrofitting existing autorickshaws with electric motors as a key step towards sustainable urban mobility. Speaking at the launch of Bajaj's electric three-wheeler, GOGO, he proposed a scheme to replace internal combustion engines (ICE) with battery-powered motors alongside an exchange programme for old vehicles. The Minister congratulated Bajaj Auto for its foray into the electric three-wheeler market and suggested that the company take the lead in developing retrofitting solutions. He noted that permissions for autorickshaws running on CNG, LPG, and electric power are in the pipeline, reflecting the government's commitment to greener transport alternatives. Mr. Prabhakar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the State government has introduced a zero-tax policy on electric vehicles to EV incentivise adoption. He said the sale of electric vehicles in the State is steadily increasing. As part of Telangana's broader environmental agenda, the Minister said efforts are underway to ensure that all public transport vehicle owners operating within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road opt for electric power in order to curb pollution levels. Describing Bajaj's electric three-wheeler as a vehicle developed after extensive research and development, he emphasised its potential to set new benchmarks in the segment. Addressing concerns over a perceived drop in autorickshaw demand by passengers following the introduction of the Mahalakshmi Scheme that provides free bus rides for women, he clarified that such perceptions are misplaced. He pointed out that autorickshaws remain crucial for last-mile connectivity, transporting passengers from bus stops and metro stations to their homes.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Government committed to welfare of retired RTC staff: Telangana minister Ponnam Prabhakar
HYDERABAD: The state government is committed to the welfare of retired Road Transport Corporation (RTC) officials and staff and it will continue to support the RTC management in this regard, said Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. He stated that pending issues related to RTC employees are being resolved in a phased manner. On Sunday, the minister attended the fifth annual meeting of the TGSRTC Retired Officers Welfare Association in Lakdikapul as the chief guest. He, along with the RTC Managing Director, VC Sajjanar, felicitated retired RTC employees who have completed 90 years of age. Speaking on the occasion, Ponnam Prabhakar praised the retired officers and employees for their significant service towards the improvement of the public transport system. He emphasised that the organisation is moving forward with three priorities: employee welfare, providing comfortable transport services to the public and protecting the organisation. The minister stated that over the past year, the RTC has initiated the purchase of new buses, and recruitment processes are underway to match the acquisition of new buses. Ponnam Prabhakar said that the implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme by the government has been strengthening RTC financially. He asserted that the government is taking all necessary measures to make Telangana RTC the number one organisation in the country. Later, Sajjanar said that several innovative initiatives have been introduced in RTC based on the suggestions and advice of retired employees. Keeping in mind the health of both regular and retired RTC staff, the TGSRTC Tarnaka Hospital has been developed into a super-specialty hospital, offering all types of medical services, he added.
