NWKRTC waiting to get Rs 674 crore from state government for ‘Shakti’ scheme
Dharwad: The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) is reportedly yet to be reimbursed an amount of Rs 674 crore by the state government to clear the expenses under the ‘Shakti’ scheme till May-end.
Chairperson of the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) Bharamagouda (Raju) Kage told reporters that the NWKRTC, which provides road transport service to six districts in the region, had spent Rs 2,915 crore for the scheme over a period of two years, from June 2023 to May 2025, and the government had so far reimbursed Rs 2,241 crore, according to a report by Deccan Herald.
After receiving a memorandum from a delegation of aspirants for the posts of drivers-cum-conductors, the Chairperson urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to take steps to fill up 2,814 posts that are vacant in NWKRTC as per the 2019 notification, although the Finance Department had given approval to recruit 1,000 persons only.
Stressing that the NWKRTC required greater work force, Kage pointed out that, as the Corporation was getting 700 buses, it would also need 700 more driver-cum-conductors. Adding that the government would be apprised of the matter, the officer said that a decision would be taken in a couple of days.
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Mangaluru International Airport earns ACI Level 4 accreditation for customer experience
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Mangaluru International Airport has earned the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI), positioning itself among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in customer-centric service, officials said on Saturday.
The accreditation, awarded on July 16, 2025, is valid for one year and follows the airport’s attainment of Level 3 accreditation in February 2024, they said.
According to a statement from the airport spokesperson here, the ACI programme is the first global initiative dedicated to advancing customer experience management in the aviation sector.
According to ACI, Level 4 accreditation demonstrates a strong foundation of customer-focused practices and a readiness for the strategic, enterprise-wide transformation required to reach Level 5 — the highest level of the programme.
Over the past year, the airport has implemented several key initiatives including the launch of the Adani OneApp and Digi Yatra, deployment of AI-based surveillance systems, smart cleaning robots, improved flight information displays, and free Wi-Fi kiosks. These upgrades have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also improved the overall passenger experience, it stated.
The spokesperson for the airport said, “This Level 4 accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing a seamless and memorable journey for travellers. We remain committed to being a modern and efficient gateway for the region.”
The airport’s strategy, customer insights, digital innovation, and governance were among the factors evaluated for the accreditation.
