To deal with the shortage of staff in Haryana Roadways, the State Government would soon recruit 1,500 drivers and 930 conductors.
Haryana Transport Minister Krishan lal Panwar on Friday said that 1,500 drivers and 903 storemen would soon be recruited on contract basis. Also, approval has been granted for regular recruitment of 930 conductors. A written communication has been sent to the Haryana Staff Selection Commission for regular recruitment of conductors and the process would begin soon, said he while talking to the mediapersons here.
Panwar said that drivers to be engaged on contract basis would be paid Rs 15,000 per month. Earlier, the government had recruited 413 drivers on contract basis who have already joined.
The Minister said that soon 1,300 new buses would be purchased and 20 new Volvo super luxury buses would be deployed.
An approval has been given to pay night allowance to crew members who operate buses and have a night halt beyond 25 kms. Apart from this, the process is on to grant lTC to employees for block years 2016-19. Allowance of Rs 1,000 each for shoes and uniform would soon be given to the employees, said he.