Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao programme, the Haryana Government has increased the limit of free bus pass facility of girl students.

Chandigarh, Dec 19 – Taking yet another significant step in the direction of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao programme, the Haryana Government has increased the limit of free bus pass facility of girl students studying in Universities and Colleges from 60 kilometre to 150 kilometre.
While stating this here today, Transport Minister Mr Krishan Lal Panwar said that Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal has given approval to this effect.
He 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.
The Minister said that this decision would further promote the education of girls and to achieve the target of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao programme.