India, July 22 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced the operation of 250-300 additional buses from Pune to Konkan from August 22, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27.

Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed the deployment of technical repair teams at key locations along the routes, given the challenging terrain and monsoon-related disruptions. He has also called for staff to be present on all major bus stations and stops round the clock to ensure smooth operations and immediate assistance in case of emergencies.

The decision to run the special buses stems from MSRTC's effort to accommodate the highest number of passengers traveling home to Konkan for the Ganesh festival, as all regular stat...