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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Assam govt launches free transport facility for school students in tea garden areas

Guwahati: The Assam government on Wednesday launched free transport services for students from marginalised communities residing in tea garden areas, state Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the initiative as a last-mile effort to ensure that students in these areas face no hindrance in pursuing their education.

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