Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 16 August 2025
The newly constructed workplace constructing for the State Transport Service (STS) Unit in Ferrargunj, the second largest STS unit within the Union Territory after Sri Vijaya Puram, was inaugurated on 14th August 2025, marking a big improve in public transport infrastructure for the area. The unit serves commuters throughout 19 Panchayats beneath Ferrargunj Tehsil.
The inauguration was carried out by Ms. Chanchal Yadav, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Transport), within the presence of Ms. Jyoti Kumari, IAS, Secretary (Transport), and Dr. Jatinder Sohal, Director of Transport. The occasion was attended by native PRIs and a lot of residents.
The new workplace replaces the outdated two-room facility that had been in use for the reason that earlier workplace constructing was dismantled, a state of affairs that induced inconvenience to each staff and the general public. The development of the brand new constructing was a part of the Transport Department’s motion plan and accomplished by the APWD.
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Yadav praised the division for delivering a contemporary, well-designed facility tailor-made to public wants. She emphasised that public transport is greater than a service for commuting—it strengthens social connections and fosters group development. She additionally expressed confidence within the division’s plans for fleet growth, new routes, improved providers, and manpower augmentation, underscoring that providers ought to at all times replicate the actual wants of the general public. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary added that the constructing might additionally serve broader group functions when required.
Ms. Jyoti Kumari highlighted the important position of State Transport Services in connecting distant areas of the Islands. She famous the division’s current efforts to deal with bus and manpower shortages by new bus purchases and extra workers hiring. In the previous month, the Ferrargunj Unit operated 95,233 km and served 97,238 passengers. She additionally highlighted the launch of a brand new bus route linking North Bay with Bambooflat by highway for the primary time.
Earlier, Dr. Sohal welcomed the dignitaries and attendees, stating that the brand new workplace would improve the division’s potential to offer public transport providers. He added that requests and grievances from the general public, acquired by PRIs, are addressed proactively to enhance effectivity. He additionally appreciated the PRIs’ efforts in supporting the division’s providers.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by the Deputy Director of the Transport Department. (Story Based on PR)
