Kayakalp Scheme | 25 Apr 2022

Why In News?

Recently, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has appointed nodal officers for all the divisions under the 'Kayakalp Yojana', which aims to improve the passenger amenities at the roadways bus station.

Key Points

• Under this scheme, provision of clean drinking water and water coolers will be the top priority at every bus stand to give relief to the passengers from the heat. Apart from the arrangement of cleanliness at the bus stations, there will also be regular cleaning of toilets for men and women.
• Along with this, bus stations will be repainted and new signs will also be installed informing the passengers about the timetable and fare table.
• In addition, repair of yards, buildings and rooms at bus stations will be done. Along with the arrangement of seats in the passenger shed, proper arrangement of lights, fans/coolers will be made to give relief from the heat.