Mayurbhanj, Dec. 28 -- State Education Minister Nityananda Gond asserted that the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva, which provides free commute to students, will greatly benefit students from far-flung areas.

Highlighting the importance of the scheme, Gond said on Saturday, "The Mukhyamantri Bus Seva will greatly benefit students from far-flung areas by enabling them to study free of cost."

He further emphasised the scheme's role in encouraging more students to study.

"This step will surely encourage more students to pursue education and will contribute to the development of the state and the nation...," he told ANI.

Gond emphasised the need to reduce dropout rates. On those lines, a Child Tracking Survey was conducted in the state, through whic...