Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Gujarat Expands Tribal Student Transport Network
The Gujarat government has added 139 new buses to help tribal students get to school and college more easily.
These buses are part of a bigger plan to have 250 buses in total.
The buses will help over 4,100 more students travel safely to their schools and colleges.
The government has spent Rs 33.84 crore on these new buses, and the total cost for all 250 buses is Rs 72 crore.
The buses have GPS for tracking and a special website to keep records.
During school hours, the buses will take students to and from school, and at other times, they will be used by the general public.
This initiative is meant to make education more accessible for tribal students and help reduce the number of students who drop out of school.
Gujarat government launched 139 new buses under the 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Parivahan Seva' scheme.
The buses will benefit over 4,100 additional tribal students, providing safe and reliable transport to schools and colleges.
The total cost for the latest rollout is Rs 33.84 crore, with a total allocation of Rs 72 crore for 250 buses.
The initiative aims to improve educational access, reduce dropout rates, and encourage girls' education.
Buses are equipped with GPS for real-time monitoring and a dedicated web portal for tracking student travel.
- Who
- Gujarat government, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, Minister of State for Transport Pravin Mali, and other officials.
- What
- Launch of 139 new buses under the 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Parivahan Seva' scheme to improve access to education for tribal students.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned), with the first phase launched on November 15, 2023.
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with buses deployed in tribal regions.
- Why
- To provide safe and reliable transport for tribal students living in remote, inaccessible, and hilly areas, improving educational access and reducing dropout rates.
Government Initiative
Public and Student Perspective
Purpose of the Initiative
Government Initiative
The government aims to improve access to education for tribal students by providing safe and reliable transport.
Public and Student Perspective
Students and the public benefit from improved educational opportunities and safer travel conditions.
Funding and Cost
Government Initiative
The government has allocated Rs 72 crore for the initiative, with Rs 33.84 crore spent on the latest rollout.
Public and Student Perspective
The public and students benefit from the investment in their education and safety.
Operational Model
Government Initiative
The buses will be used for student transport during school hours and for public transport outside these hours.
Public and Student Perspective
Students benefit from dedicated transport during school hours, while the public benefits from additional transport options.
- Date of Launch
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Number of New Buses
- 139
- Total Cost of Latest Rollout
- Rs 33.84 crore
- Total Allocation for 250 Buses
- Rs 72 crore
- Number of Additional Students Benefited
- 4,100
- Total Students Using First Batch of Buses
- 5,700
- Date of First Phase Launch
- November 15, 2023
- Location of First Phase Launch
- Dediapada, Narmada district