Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik flagged off 110 new modern buses at the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation headquarters here on Friday.
For safety, CCTVs cameras, emergency buttons and vehicle tracking system facilities have been provided in these buses.
Another 70 new buses would be added to the fleet soon.
The CM also inaugurated a new restaurant ‘Nimantran’ of the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation near the Rama Devi University. The eatery would serve authentic Odia cuisine. The move aims to popularise Odia food.
Later, he inaugurated two ‘Mo Bus’ depos at Patia and Bhagbanpur.
Patnaik also inaugurated a centre for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at Pokhariput which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 19 crore. This facility has accommodation for 100 children with disabilities.