Last updated: 27 Sept 2024
Many students especially girls drop out from schools due to absence of safe & secure transport
Currently covers ~200 schools, including 118 Schools of Eminence[1]
IMPACT: BUS facility has curtailed the trend of students, especially girls, dropping out[1:1]
-- 10,448 students, comprising 7,698 girls and 2,740 boys
-- 4,304 girl students avail it for distances 10-20 kilometers
-- 1,002 girls are benefiting for distances 20+ kilometers
¶ Details[2]
- Started with 117 Schools of eminence & 15-20 girls’ schools
- School management committees will hire buses
- Schools will pay ₹1,200 to the transporter per student
-- 80% funds i.e. ₹960 will be paid by the government
-- 20% i.e. ₹240 will be contributed by parents
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