In a new year gift, the Haryana Government has decided to provide free travel facility to girl students of schools, colleges and institutions in Haryana Roadways buses from January 1, 2014.
Transport Minister, Aftab Ahmed said that free passes would be issued to all girl students of the State studying in various schools, colleges and institutes situated in the State which are recognised by the State Government or are affiliated with any University or Board.
He said that the educational centers, coaching centers, study centers, distance learning centres and franchise centres of HARTRON and other centers which are affiliated with the universities of other States and are not recognised by the Haryana Government would not be covered under this policy.
“The passes would be issued up to a maximum limit of 60 Kilometers on half-yearly basis on the recommendation of the authorities of the school, or college or institution. The concerned school or college or institution would supply to the concerned depot of Haryana Roadways a list of the girl students along with an attested copy of the recognition or affiliation certificate issued by the competent authority,” the Minister added.
The passes would be issued by the respective General Manager or an officer designated by him as per the list supplied by the school, college or institution.