MUMBAI: Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has been appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
The post was vacant for the past few months. A senior govt official said that the appointment has been made according to the rules and orders framed by the Maharashtra govt under the Central legislation.
The MSRTC was established in 1960, with R.G. Saraiya was the first chairman of the corporation. Since then, many significant individuals have held the position of chairman. Sarnaik will be the 26th chairman of the ST corporation.
“I am committed to making ST, the ‘people’s vehicle’ of Maharashtra, financially strong and providing a high-quality transportation service in the future,” Sarnaik told this newspaper.
He also expressed gratitude to CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for giving him the opportunity to serve the common people of Maharashtra by appointing him to this position.