The KSRTC by Karnataka government has won the national award under the 'CSR for social development' category. The mobile fever clinic and the 'sthree toilet' run by KSRTC amid the coronavirus pandemic bagged the award. Shivayogi Kalasad, Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) received the award in a virtual ceremony held in Mumbai.
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He said the award is dedicated to the KSRTC staffs who are committed to be coronavirus warriors in the pandemic situation, especially to those lost their life to the infection. He added the award is the result of our diligent work although the corporation is going through a difficult situation due to Covid-induced restrictions on movement of people to maintain social distancing and contain the virus spread. The Mobile fever clinic was flagged off by the Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on May 11 to support the state's efforts in its fight against Covid-19. As a finishing note, he said the award will encourage KSRTC employees to work more towards social commitment.
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KSRTC old buses that are withdrawn from the service are converted to ‘Sthree Toilets’ and made to run on August 27. The toilet-bus is parked at the central bus stand in the city centre (Majestic area) is operating on Solar Power is equipped with Indian and western toilets, sensor lights and diaper changing areas for babies. The Karnataka government and The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is establishing all possible ways to help people and changing Bangalore as cleanest city under Swachh Survekshan 2021. BBMP is aiming in installing electronic toilets at various locations in the city. E-toilets will save electricity and water.
