The Odisha government has announced free bus travel for NEET-UG re-exam candidates on June 21 to ensure safe and affordable access to exam centres. The move, directed by the Chief Minister, aims to prevent heatstroke, support economically weaker students, and ease travel to 134 centres across the state. Around 56,983 students are expected to benefit from the OSRTC facility.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday announced free bus travel for all candidates appearing in the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21, an official said.

Government announces free bus travel

In a letter to the chairman-cum-managing director of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), the government said that following the direction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, it has decided to provide free bus travel for NEET aspirants.

The move aims to reduce the risk of heatstroke, support economically weaker students and ensure fair access to examination centres during the summer season, the letter said.