Kerala: Pramoj Shankar, previously serving as the Additional Transport Commissioner and Joint Commissioner of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), has been assigned as a new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the KSRTC. Additionally, he has been entrusted with added responsibility of overseeing KSRTC-SWIFT, the recently established legal entity dedicated to operating long-distance and electric buses. This appointment comes following the departure of former Transport Secretary Biju Prabhakar, who relinquished his position as KSRTC CMD and Transport Secretary.
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About KSRTC Kerala
KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation), stands as a vital pillar of Kerala’s transportation and infrastructure, facilitating millions of journeys each day across the state and beyond. It is one of the oldest public transports of India. Established on April, 1965, under the provisions of the Road Transport Corporation Act, KSRTC plays a crucial role in connecting urban centers, rural areas and remote villages. KSRTC offers a wide range of services, including intercity, intracity and long-distance routes, connecting various destinations within Kerala and neighboring states.
Interesting Facts about KSRTC
Below are some amazing facts about KSRTC Kerala.
- Ernakulam holds the distinction of being the largest depot in terms of fleet size.
- Kannur Delux, introduced in 1967 stands as the oldest existing super delux.
- Situated at an altitude of approximately 1500 m above sea level, the depot in Munnar is at the highest elevation among all depots.
- The Trivandrum-Mangalore Super Fast service holds the title for the longest route, spanning a distance of 640 kilometers.
- Trivandrum Central depot stands out as the sole depot that does not operate any ordinary buses.
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Conclusion
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has appointed Pramoj Shankar as the new CMD (Chairman and Managing Director), along with additional responsibility for KSRTC-SWIFT. With his extensive experience and expertise, Pramoj Shankar is poised to steer KSRTC towards excellence and innovation in transport industry.