India, March 31 -- Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has decided to launch a scheme for affordable public transport across the state in the public-private partnership (PPP) mode, a move that comes after the state shut down the state road transport corporation in 2005 and sold its assets in 2022.

Yadav, who reviewed the plan to launch the proposed Mukhyamantri Sugam Transport Scheme at a meeting on Monday, said the scheme will strengthen the rural, urban and intercity transport system. "The government will make all necessary efforts to facilitate convenient travel in these regions," the chief minister said.

The proposal is expected to be put before the state cabinet soon.

Transport secretary Manish Singh said the new transport s...