Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 13 -- Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has received 'Award of Excellence in Urban Transport' from the Central Government, for the successful implementation of Dhwani Spandana (Onboard bus identification and navigation system) in KSRTC buses operated in Mysuru city.

KSRTC Managing Director Akram Pasha received the award from Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, at the awards presentation ceremony held in Haryana recently.

Dhwani Spandana was developed by Raised Lines Foundation, assisted by JEZ of Germany. It assists visually challenged persons to identify city buses easily and board the buses safely, by following voice-based directions. Over 400 visually challenged pers...