Akram Pasha takes charge as KSRTC Managing Director
The Hindu
Senior IAS officer Akram Pasha appointed new MD of KSRTC amidst financial challenges due to Shakti Scheme implementation.
Senior IAS officer Akram Pasha assumed charge as the new Managing Director of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday.
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) Managing Director Ramachandran R., IAS, who has been holding concurrent charge of KSRTC handed over the charge to Mr. Pasha.
The previous MD, V. Anbukumar, was transferred and posted as Secretary, Housing Department on June 2.
Mr. Pasha has served in key positions such as Commissioner of the Karnataka Housing Board and the Labour Department. He has also held the post of Deputy Commissioner in Hassan and Kolar districts.
His appointment comes at a time when KSRTC and other transport corporations in Karnataka are facing a significant financial crunch, as the implementation of the Shakti Scheme, which offers free travel for women, has led to a surge in ridership, but full reimbursement from the government is still pending.
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