Haryana Government on Monday announced to increase the limit of free bus pass facility of girl students studying in Universities and Colleges from 60 kilometres to 150 kilometres.
“This is yet another significant step in the direction of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme in the state,” said Transport Minister Krishan lal Panwar.
He said that Chief Minister Manohar lal has given approval to increase the free bus facility.
The Minister said that information was also received on CM web portal that some educational institutes at district headquarters are located at a distance more than 60 kilometres as per which the girl students of these areas are not taking benefit of free bus pass facility being given to them. He added that this decision would further promote the education of girls and to achieve the target of BBBP programme.