Maharashtra CM Fadnavis releases coffee table book on Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s work report

A coffee table book highlighting the achievements and initiatives of Maharashtrarsquos Transport Department and MSRTC was released by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a Cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya on TuesdayThe book based on the work report of Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik showcases efforts to modernise and strengthen the statersquos transport system making it more efficient technologydriven and citizenfriendlyDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde MP Sunetra Pawar and other members of the state cabinet were present at the release ceremonyFocus on lsquoLalparirsquo digital reforms and ebus pushThe publication offers a detailed account of key reforms and development initiatives undertaken by the Transport Department and MSRTC in recent yearsIt highlights measures to improve the performance of the staterun lsquoLalparirsquo bus service including revenue enhancement fuel efficiency initiatives introduction of ebuses technological upgrades employee welfare schemes and improved passenger servicesIt also documents reforms aimed at increasing digital transparency in driving licence and vehicle registration processes setting up automated vehicle inspection centres road safety awareness campaigns stricter enforcement of traffic rules and other citizenfocused improvementsCM Fadnavis Dy CM Shinde praise transport initiativesSpeaking on the occasion Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government remains committed to providing safe convenient and reliable transport services to citizens Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also appreciated the efforts of MSRTC and the Transport Department in prioritising public service deliverySarnaik calls report a reflection of public trust and progressTransport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the report is not just a compilation of schemes and statistics but a reflection of public trust employee dedication and the journey towards a modern transport system in Maharashtra He reiterated the departmentrsquos commitment to the motto ldquoSafe travelhellip progressive MaharashtrardquoPratap Sarnaik urges commercial drivers in Maharashtra to learn and use MarathiMaharashtra Transport Minister and Chairman of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation MSRTC Pratap Sarnaik has appealed to commercial passenger transport drivers from nonMarathispeaking backgrounds to learn and use basic Marathi while interacting with passengers across the stateIn an open letter addressed to editors of Marathi newspapers and television news channels Sarnaik sought media support for a campaign aimed at encouraging the use of Marathi in everyday public interactions particularly within the passenger transport sectorCall for functional knowledge of MarathiAccording to Sarnaik drivers engaged in commercial passenger transport services in Maharashtra should possess a working knowledge of Marathi to facilitate communication with local passengers He stated that greater use of the language in daytoday interactions could help strengthen communication and improve passenger experiencesThe minister noted that Maharashtras linguistic heritage forms an important part of the states cultural identity He said efforts to preserve and promote Marathi should involve participation from various sections of society including those working in publicfacing professions