{"id":53307,"date":"2025-10-07T13:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/?p=53307"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:31:12","slug":"chief-secretary-reviews-crut-operations-stresses-on-green-urban-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/10\/07\/chief-secretary-reviews-crut-operations-stresses-on-green-urban-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Secretary Reviews CRUT Operations, Stresses on Green Urban Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bhubaneswar,7\/10\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra)- Odisha Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja on Monday visited the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) Head Office and the Gadakana Electric Bus Depot, where he reviewed the ongoing public transport operations and the growing electric bus network in Bhubaneswar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-53308 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-1-300x183.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-1-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the visit, Shri Ahuja interacted with bus crew members, guides, and technical staff to understand their experiences and challenges in ensuring smooth, safe, and reliable public transport services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the CRUT Command and Control Centre, he reviewed the real-time monitoring system, data analytics, and schedule optimization processes that help enhance punctuality, efficiency, and commuter satisfaction.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53310 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-3-300x173.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-3-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-3.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-53309 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-2-300x172.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-2-300x172.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-2.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Appreciating CRUT\u2019s initiatives, Shri Ahuja lauded the team\u2019s innovative use of digital technology in public transport management. He urged them to maintain high service standards and continue promoting green mobility solutions. He also emphasized expanding electric bus operations to make urban transport cleaner and more sustainable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-53311 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-4-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-4.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CRUT Managing Director Dr. N. Thirumala Naik briefed the Chief Secretary on ongoing operations and upcoming initiatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among others, General Managers Shri Sanjaya Biswal and Shri Sahadeb Samadhia, along with senior CRUT officials, were present during the visit.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-53312 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-5-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-5-310x205.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C-5.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Officials said the visit reflects the State Government\u2019s strong focus on smart, efficient, and eco-friendly urban mobility solutions for citizens.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhubaneswar,7\/10\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra)- Odisha Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja on Monday visited the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) Head Office and the Gadakana Electric Bus Depot, where he reviewed the ongoing public transport operations and the growing electric bus network in Bhubaneswar. 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