Free bus service helps girls commute to schools, colleges in Pandariya constituency under BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra's initiative
Pandariya, June 11
School and college-going girls in Pandariya assembly constituency of Kawardha district are availing free bus service under an initiative run by BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra through her NGO 'Bhawna Samajik Sansthan' as part of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign.
The service currently operates eight buses across the constituency, facilitating daily travel for female students attending schools and colleges in the region.
Speaking about the initiative, BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra said the expansion of the service has significantly improved access to education for girls and eased concerns of parents regarding safety and transportation.
"Currently, eight buses are operating in the Pandariya Assembly constituency through my initiative. We plan to add two more in the upcoming session, specifically for female college students. We started operating two buses back in 2014. After winning the Assembly election, we strove to ensure that buses were available for students in all the major towns of the constituency... 1,000 to 1,500 women students travel from college and back home safely every day," Bohra said.
She further added that the response from students has been encouraging and that the initiative has helped address long-standing issues related to access and safety.
"Whenever I go on surprise visits or meet these students at their colleges, the joy and smiles on their faces give us all a unique kind of energy. Furthermore, the transportation issues that once troubled parents have now been largely resolved... I believe the dropout rate has dropped significantly. I've met many young women who wanted to attend college but couldn't due to transport issues or financial constraints...," she added.
A beneficiary, BSc student Anuja, also shared her experience of using the service. She said the buses have brought significant relief in terms of safety, time and cost.
"Bhawna didi's bus has really benefitted us. It helps us save time and money. Earlier, I used to face a lot of difficulties in the usual passenger buses... Now I feel much safer... Bhawna didi has also employed a woman conductor," she said.
The initiative continues to support hundreds of girl students daily across the constituency, improving access to higher education in rural areas.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but let's keep politics aside. This is a basic civic amenity that should be provided by the state government through public transport, not by an individual MLA's NGO. Why should girls depend on charity for something that's a fundamental right? Still, better than nothing.
As someone from a small town, I know how difficult it was for my sister to go to college. These 8 buses are literally changing lives - 1000-1500 girls traveling safely every day! The dropout rate falling is the real win here. Bhawna ji, you're a true inspiration for women in politics. ❤️
Practical solution to a real problem. In rural India, transportation is a major barrier for girls' education. But I wonder - what about boys facing similar issues? Education shouldn't be gender-specific. Still, step in right direction. Need more such initiatives across Chhattisgarh.
From just 2 buses in 2014 to 8 now, with plans for 10 - that's real progress! 👏 And the surprise visits show genuine care. My cousin in Pandariya uses this service and she says it's a life-changer. No more crammed into crowded vans with strangers. Thank you Bhawna didi!
Finally, some good work that's not just politics. But let's be real - 8 buses for an entire constituency is not enough. Rural areas need more frequency. Still, this is better than most elected representatives do. Imagine if every
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