Puducherry Free Bus Services to College Students Announced: Key Highlights
The Puducherry government has announced the launch of Puducherry free bus services to college students, extending the benefit to those studying in Pondicherry University and other colleges across both urban and rural areas of Puducherry and Karaikal.
This decision mirrors the free bus service already available to school students and marks a major push towards making higher education more accessible and affordable.
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Home Minister A. Namassivayam, who also holds the education portfolio, made the announcement on Wednesday while concluding the discussion on demand for grants.
The new initiative ensures that students enrolled in higher education institutions will have free access to government-operated bus transport, reducing their daily travel expenses and easing the burden on families.
Key Highlights of Puducherry Free Bus Services
- Eligibility: All college and university students in Puducherry and Karaikal
- Scope: Covers both urban and rural areas
- Model: Mirrors existing free transport system for school students
- Objective: Improve access to education, reduce dropouts due to travel costs, and support students from economically weaker sections
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader educational reforms, focusing on inclusive growth and equal opportunities for all students.
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By offering free, safe, and reliable transportation, Puducherry aims to encourage continued higher education, especially among rural and underprivileged students.
This move is part of a larger strategy to enhance student welfare in the Union Territory and complements other efforts in education and student safety recently announced by the administration.
