Chandigarh, Aug 25 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Friday said the state government will resume minibus service in rural areas of the state.

Chairing a meeting with transport department officials here, Mann said the resumption of the service would not only facilitate the people in rural areas but also provide employment opportunities to youth by giving them bus permits for operating these buses.

Also Read | Sikh Man Shoots Girlfriend Dead at Parking Garage in California, Arrested and Charged With Murder.

The chief minister directed the officials to prepare a blueprint of the entire plan and conduct a survey across Punjab to identify the possible routes for implementation of this decision at the earliest.

During the meeting, Mann pointed out that a large number of devotees visit religious places in Punjab and they have to face difficulties due to lack of proper transportation arrangements.

Also Read | Cyber Attacks on Organisations: Single Indian Organisation Facing 2,152 Malware Hits, 20% Up Year-on-Year.

He discussed with the officials the launch of a special bus service to religious places to facilitate the pilgrims.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)