Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Nashik Girls’ Long Walk Prompts Extended State Transport Bus Service
Many girls in remote parts of Igatpuri had to walk several kilometres to school or college.
Some students were walking six to seven kilometres because there were not enough buses.
This took time and made the journey tiring.
People also worried about the girls’ safety and education.
Elgar Kashtakari Sanghatana organized a road blockade to demand better buses.
The protest happened at Vaitarna Nagar on September 28.
State Transport officials met the protesters after the blockade began.
They started an extended bus service for the students.
The protesters want the service to continue regularly and meet the students’ needs.
Female students in remote Igatpuri areas were walking six to seven kilometres to reach schools and colleges.
Students from nine villages faced limited transport and concerns over lost time, physical strain and safety.
Elgar Kashtakari Sanghatana led a road blockade at Vaitarna Nagar on September 28.
The State Transport Corporation launched an extended bus service after discussions with protesters.
Officials promised to submit a proposal for additional services, while protesters sought a permanent arrangement.
- Who
- Female students from remote tribal areas, along with parents, residents and Elgar Kashtakari Sanghatana, were involved; State Transport officials responded.
- What
- An extended bus service was launched after a protest over inadequate transportation for students.
- When
- The road blockade took place on Monday, September 28.
- Where
- The protest took place at Vaitarna Nagar in Igatpuri taluka, Nashik.
- Why
- Students lacked adequate bus services and were walking six to seven kilometres to reach educational institutions.
Student Advocates and Residents
State Transport Officials
Temporary or regular service
Student Advocates and Residents
Elgar Kashtakari Sanghatana demanded that the extended service not remain temporary and called for regular, adequate buses.
State Transport Officials
State Transport officials launched an extended service and assured protesters that a proposal for services at other times would be submitted to higher authorities.
Transport needs
Student Advocates and Residents
Protesters said students needed dependable service because long walks caused lost time, physical strain and safety concerns.
State Transport Officials
Officials addressed the immediate protest by starting an extended service, while the wider service proposal awaited consideration by higher authorities.
- Affected students
- Female students from remote tribal areas of Igatpuri taluka
- Walking distance
- Six to seven kilometres to schools and colleges
- Villages mentioned
- Dharangaon, Nimgavwadi, Waghachiwadi, Khauchiwadi, Dharsiwadi, Adachiwadi, Dadachiwadi, Nakadwadi and Koralwadi
- Protest location
- Vaitarna Nagar
- Protest date
- Monday, September 28
- Demand
- Regular student bus services under the Human Development Scheme
- Immediate outcome
- The State Transport Corporation launched an extended bus service
- Outstanding issue
- Protesters want a permanent, adequate service based on actual student needs