Archive · 13 Dec 2025
AP Government Prioritizes RTC Workers' Interests
The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on taking care of the people who work for the state's bus service, called RTC.
The chairman of RTC, Konakalla Narayana, said that the workers are very important and the government will help solve their problems.
He was speaking at a big meeting in Vijayawada.
The RTC's boss, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, said that the government is working on paying the money that is owed to the workers.
He also mentioned that there are fewer accidents with RTC buses now.
Other leaders also spoke about the issues that need to be fixed, like money for retirement and time off for women workers.
Many important people and RTC workers were at the meeting.
APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana emphasized the government's priority to safeguard RTC and its workers.
Narayana credited the success of the Stree Shakti scheme to RTC officers and assured resolution of employee issues.
RTC managing director Dwaraka Tirumala Rao addressed pending arrears and proposed enhanced insurance for employees.
Road accidents in the state increased by 7%, but RTC bus accidents decreased by 9%.
AP NGGO Association and NMUA leaders highlighted ongoing efforts to resolve long-pending issues for RTC workers.
- Who
- APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana, RTC managing director Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, AP NGGO Association president A. Vidyasagar, NMUA state president P.V. Ramana Reddy
- What
- AP government's priority to safeguard RTC and its workers, addressing issues like pending arrears and accidents
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada
- Why
- To assure RTC workers of the government's commitment to their welfare and resolve pending issues
- Chairman
- Konakalla Narayana
- Event
- Second state conference of the National Mazdoor Unity Association (NMUA)
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada
- Road Accidents Increase
- 7%
- RTC Bus Accidents Decrease
- 9%
- Proposed Insurance for Accidental Death
- ₹1 crore
- Proposed Insurance for Natural Death
- ₹10 lakh