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{{Short description|Public transport corporation in Odisha, India}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Odisha State Road Transport Corporation
| name             = Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
| logo = [[File:Osrtc Logo.jpg|frameless|center]]
| native_name      = ଓଡ଼ିଶା ରାଜ୍ୟ ସଡ଼କ ପରିବହନ ନିଗମ
| type = Public Sector Corporation under the Ministry of Transport of the State <br>[[Government of Odisha]]
| native_name_lang = or
| foundation = 1974
| logo             = Osrtc logo.png
| location_city = [[Bhubaneswar]]
| image = ISBT Baramunda Bhubaneswar.jpg
| location_country = [[India]]
| industry        = [[Public transport bus service]]
| location = Paribahan Bhavan, [[Sachivalaya Marg]]
| type             = [[Public company|Public]]
| locations = <!--# of locations-->
| foundation      = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|br=yes|1974|05|15}}
| key_people = Diptesh Pattanayak, IPS [[Chairman]] and [[Managing Director]]
| owner            = [[Government of Odisha]]
| area_served = [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[West Bengal]]
| parent          = Department of Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha
| industry = [[Bus|Bus Service]]
| revenue          = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|1564300000|2023-24}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/osrtc-s-financial-losses-mount-to-rs-45-46-crore-in-two-years-minister-258930|title=OSRTC’s financial losses mount to Rs 45.46 crore in two years: Odisha Minister|work=[[Odisha TV]]|date=27 March 2025|access-date=27 March 2025}}</ref>
| products = [[Bus]]es, Services
| hq_location_city    = [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]]
| services = [[Public Transport]]
| hq_location_country = India
| num_employees = 1599 (As on 31.03.2015)
| location         = Paribahan Bhavan, [[Sachivalaya Marg]]
| locations       = <!--# of locations-->
| key_people       = NBS Rajput, IAS<br> [[Chairman]] and [[Managing Director]]
| area_served     = [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[West Bengal]]
| services        = [[Public Transport]]
| num_employees    = 2,455<ref name="CTD">{{cite web|title=Government of Odisha - Annual Activities Report 2023-24 - Commerce & Transport Department | url=https://ct.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-07/240724_Annual%20Activities%20report-%28C%26T%20Dept.%29%20%281640%20hrs.%29_0.pdf|access-date=26 December 2025}}</ref>
| website          ={{url|https://osrtc.org/}}
}}
}}
'''Odisha State Road Transport Corporation''' or '''OSRTC''' is the state owned [[road transport]] corporation in the eastern Indian state of [[Odisha]]. It is acknowledged for its distinguished service for safe and lowest cost of operation with a fleet of 462 buses.<ref name=articleside.com>{{cite news|title=OSRTC at a glance|url=http://www.articleside.com/travel-articles/osrtc-at-a-glance.htm|access-date=25 August 2012|date=11 June 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://osrtc.in OSRTC Official Site]</ref>
'''Odisha State Road Transport Corporation''' or '''OSRTC''' is the state-owned public [[road transport]] corporation of the [[Eastern India|Eastern Indian]] state of [[Odisha]]. Headquartered in [[Bhubaneswar]], OSRTC plays a crucial role in connecting major cities, district headquarters, rural regions, and neighboring states through its intercity and interstate operations with 577 buses of mainline fleet and 1422 buses of rural fleet.<ref name="OSRTC">{{cite web|title=OSRTC - Odisha State Road Transport Corporation|url=https://osrtc.org/#/about-us|access-date=26 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=OSRTC revival plan: Proposal mooted for new buses, operation by private players|url=https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/osrtc-revival-plan-proposal-mooted-for-new-buses-operation-by-private-players-195501|access-date=25 January 2023|date=25 January 2023}}</ref>
 
Founded in 1974, the OSRTC bridges distances between 130+ cities, towns, and business centres within [[Odisha]] and 68 cities outside the state, strengthening regional integration and interstate connectivity. The Corporation also plays a vital role in supporting education and employment by enabling access to over 62,000 educational institutions, making daily mobility easier for students, professionals, and the workforce alike.<ref name="OSRTC"/>


==History==
==History==
The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) established under the Orissa State Road Transport Corporation Act. (1950), commenced its business of passenger transport services from 15 May 1974.
The origins of public road transport in Odisha trace back to 1948, when the State Government took over bus services previously operated by erstwhile princely states and formed the ''State Transport Services (STS)'', starting with a staff of 4,089 and a fleet of 523 buses. In 1950, the Road Transport Corporations Act (Act No. 64 of 1950) was enacted by the Central Government, mandating the creation of state road transport corporations. Subsequently, the OSRTC Rules were framed in 1967 as a step toward establishing a dedicated statutory transport corporation in Odisha.<ref name="CTD"/>
 
OSRTC became functional on 15 May 1974, when the assets and employees of the STS were formally transferred to the new corporation. Initially, it operated with share capital contributions from the State and Central Governments in a 2:1 ratio. Further strengthening its reach, the ''ORT Company'', which operated primarily in the southern districts of Odisha, was merged with OSRTC on 16 August 1990, bringing its assets, liabilities, and staff under OSRTC’s management. Around this time, the Central Government also ceased its share capital contribution (from 1990–91 onwards), leaving the state government as the primary sponsor.<ref name="CTD"/>
 
==Services==
===Mainline Fleet===
[[File:Bus odisha.jpg|thumb|A pair of OSRTC mainline buses parked at the Paribahan Bhavan in [[Bhubaneswar]]]]
OSRTC maintains a strong intercity and interstate network supported by a fleet of 577 buses. OSRTC offers online reservations, real-time bus tracking, and user-friendly onboard facilities. OSRTC's services operate on strategic routes connecting major commercial centres, district headquarters, and prominent pilgrimage destinations.<ref name="CTD"/>
 
*Luxury Buses
*AC Deluxe Buses
*Hi-Tech Buses
*Hi-Comfort Buses
*Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)/Ordinary Buses
 
===Rural Fleet===
[[File:Laxmi Buses at Koraput Bus Terminal.jpg|thumb|Rural fleet of the OSRTC at Koraput Bus Terminal]]
Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS), OSRTC operates a dedicated rural fleet of 1422 buses, connecting over 6720 Gram Panchayats across Odisha, enabling daily mobility for around 3.5 lakh citizens. This fleet is designed to ensure affordable, inclusive, and dependable transport for rural populations, with special focus on students, women, senior citizens, and daily commuters.


In 1948, the State Govt. took over operation of bus services run by erstwhile princely states under State Transport Services (STS) of Transport Department.
===Initiatives===
====Atal Bus Stand====
Atal Bus Stands are modern bus terminals that are being developed across all 314 Blocks of Odisha, creating well-planned passenger facilities that enhance commuter convenience, accessibility, and overall transport infrastructure.


In 1950, the Central Act, R.T.C. Act was enacted (Act No. 64 of 1950) which required creation of Road Transport Corporations under respective State Governments. The OSRTC was created w.e.f. 15.5.1974 and the assets and employees of State Transport Services were transferred to the O.S.R.T.C.
====Integrated Transport Management System (ITMS)====
ITMS is a citizen-focused digital platform that enables real-time fleet tracking, e-ticketing, automated scheduling, and enhanced passenger safety. The system also features a comprehensive grievance redressal mechanism, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive service delivery.


The Corporation started functioning with Share Capital Contribution from the State Govt. and the Central Govt. in the ration of 2 : 1.
====Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC)====
ICCC is a centralized real-time operations hub based at Paribahan Bhawan, designed to monitor services, manage incidents, and improve operational responsiveness and decision-making across the network.


The O.R.T. Company, operating mostly in the southern parts of the state merged with the OSRTC in 1990 along with all its assets, liabilities and employees.
====Shree Jagannath Express====
==Services==
Shree Jagannath Express buses are ultra-premium intercity and interstate buses operating with 15-metre multi-axle Volvo 9600 coaches, connecting district headquarters with major cities, [[Puri]] and [[Bhubaneswar]].
===Fleet===
[[File:Bus odisha.jpg|frameless|right]]
*AC Deluxe
*Deluxe/Hi-Tech
*Hi-Comf
*LCV Coach
*High-end Luxury Bus


==Divisions==
==Divisions==
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* [[Angul]]
* [[Angul]]
* [[Asika|Aska]]
* [[Balangir]]
* [[Balangir]]
* [[Bargarh]]
* [[Bargarh]]
Line 59: Line 83:
* [[Nabarangpur]]
* [[Nabarangpur]]
* [[Nuapada]]
* [[Nuapada]]
* [[Padampur (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Padampur]]
* [[Padmapur|Padampur]]
* [[Paralakhemundi]]
* [[Paralakhemundi]]
* [[Phulbani]]
* [[Phulbani]]
* [[Puri|Puri (Malatipatpur)]]
* [[Rayagada]]
* [[Rayagada]]
* [[Rourkela]]
* [[Rourkela]]
Line 70: Line 95:


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid #ADADAD; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! style="width:500px;"| Award
! Year
! style="width:100px; text-align: center;"| Year
! Award
! style="width:500px;"| Conferrer
! Conferrer
|-
|-
| 1991–92
| ''Merit – Performance in Productivity''
| ''Merit – Performance in Productivity''
| 1991–92
| National Productivity Council (NPC)
| National Productivity Council (NPC)
|-
|-
| 1992
| ''Best Passenger Safety''
| ''Best Passenger Safety''
| 1992
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 1995–96
| ''Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance''
| ''Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance''
| 1995–96
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 1998
| ''Road Safety Under Mofussil Category''
| ''Road Safety Under Mofussil Category''
| 1998
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2002–03
| ''Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category''
| ''Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category''
| 2002–03
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2003–04
| ''Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category''
| ''Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category''
| 2003–04
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2004–05
| ''Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record''
| ''Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record''
| 2004–05
| [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]]
| [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]]
|-
|-
| 2005–06
| ''Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record''
| ''Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record''
| 2005–06
| [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]]
| [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]]
|-
|-
| 2007–08
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| 2007–08
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2008–09
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| 2008–09
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2010–11
| ''Profit Making STU in Mofussil Service''
| ''Profit Making STU in Mofussil Service''
| 2010–11
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2011–12
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| 2011–12
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2012–13
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| 2012–13
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2013–14
| ''Minimum Operational Cost and Highest KMPL''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost and Highest KMPL''
| 2013–14
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2014–15
| ''Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| ''Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| 2014–15
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2015–16
| ''Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| ''Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| 2015–16
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2017–18
| ''Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance''
| ''Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance''
| 2017–18
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2017–18
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost''
| 2017–18
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2017–18
| ''Highest KMPL and Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| ''Highest KMPL and Profit Making State Transport Undertakings''
| 2017–18
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|-
|-
| 2018
| ''Minimum Operational Cost Among State Transport Undertakings''
| ''Minimum Operational Cost Among State Transport Undertakings''
| 2018
| Smart City Summit 2018 <br /> [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]]
| Smart City Summit 2018 <br /> [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]]
|-
|-
| 2018
| ''Web-based Ticketing System with Mobile Android and iOS App''
| ''Web-based Ticketing System with Mobile Android and iOS App''
| 2018
| SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2018
| SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2018
|-
|-
| 2019
| ''In-Bus Ticketing Through GRPS/RFID Based Electronics Ticket Machines (ETMs)''
| ''In-Bus Ticketing Through GRPS/RFID Based Electronics Ticket Machines (ETMs)''
| 2019
| SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2019
| SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2019
|-
|-
| 2018–19
| ''OSRTC Bhawanipatna and Padampur Depots – Fuel Efficiency Awards''
| ''OSRTC Bhawanipatna and Padampur Depots – Fuel Efficiency Awards''
| 2018–19
| Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) <br /> [[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas]]
| Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) <br /> [[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas]]
|-
|-
| 2020
| ''Indian Express Technology Sabha Award 2020 – Depot Management System''
| ''Indian Express Technology Sabha Award 2020 – Depot Management System''
| 2020
| [[Indian Express Limited]]
| [[Indian Express Limited]]
|-
| 2024
| ''SKOCH Award Winner for Silver Category - Gramanchal Parivahan Seva''
| SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2024
|-
| 2023–24
| ''National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award for Highest Percentage of Non-Traffic Revenues''
| Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
|}
|}
Apart from all these accolades, the success story of OSRTC has been included in the syllabus of [[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]] as a case study.<ref>{{Cite web|title=OSRTC Turnaround Becomes IIM-A Case Study|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2014/jun/26/OSRTC-Turnaround-Becomes-IIM-A-Case-Study-629023.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
 
Apart from all these accolades, the success story of OSRTC has been included in the syllabus of [[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]] as a case study.<ref>{{Cite web|title=OSRTC Turnaround Becomes IIM-A Case Study|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2014/jun/26/osrtc-turnaround-becomes-iim-a-case-study-629023.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:12, 6 February 2026


Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
Native name
ଓଡ଼ିଶା ରାଜ୍ୟ ସଡ଼କ ପରିବହନ ନିଗମ
IndustryPublic transport bus service
Founded15 May 1974
(52 years ago) (1974-05-15)
HeadquartersParibahan Bhavan, Sachivalaya Marg,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
,
India
Area served
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal
Key people
NBS Rajput, IAS
Chairman and Managing Director
ServicesPublic Transport
RevenueIncrease ₹1,564,300,000 (US$22 million)[1]
OwnerGovernment of Odisha
Number of employees
2,455[2]
ParentDepartment of Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha
Websiteosrtc.org

Odisha State Road Transport Corporation or OSRTC is the state-owned public road transport corporation of the Eastern Indian state of Odisha. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, OSRTC plays a crucial role in connecting major cities, district headquarters, rural regions, and neighboring states through its intercity and interstate operations with 577 buses of mainline fleet and 1422 buses of rural fleet.[3][4]

Founded in 1974, the OSRTC bridges distances between 130+ cities, towns, and business centres within Odisha and 68 cities outside the state, strengthening regional integration and interstate connectivity. The Corporation also plays a vital role in supporting education and employment by enabling access to over 62,000 educational institutions, making daily mobility easier for students, professionals, and the workforce alike.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

The origins of public road transport in Odisha trace back to 1948, when the State Government took over bus services previously operated by erstwhile princely states and formed the State Transport Services (STS), starting with a staff of 4,089 and a fleet of 523 buses. In 1950, the Road Transport Corporations Act (Act No. 64 of 1950) was enacted by the Central Government, mandating the creation of state road transport corporations. Subsequently, the OSRTC Rules were framed in 1967 as a step toward establishing a dedicated statutory transport corporation in Odisha.[2]

OSRTC became functional on 15 May 1974, when the assets and employees of the STS were formally transferred to the new corporation. Initially, it operated with share capital contributions from the State and Central Governments in a 2:1 ratio. Further strengthening its reach, the ORT Company, which operated primarily in the southern districts of Odisha, was merged with OSRTC on 16 August 1990, bringing its assets, liabilities, and staff under OSRTC’s management. Around this time, the Central Government also ceased its share capital contribution (from 1990–91 onwards), leaving the state government as the primary sponsor.[2]

Services[edit | edit source]

Mainline Fleet[edit | edit source]

A pair of OSRTC mainline buses parked at the Paribahan Bhavan in Bhubaneswar

OSRTC maintains a strong intercity and interstate network supported by a fleet of 577 buses. OSRTC offers online reservations, real-time bus tracking, and user-friendly onboard facilities. OSRTC's services operate on strategic routes connecting major commercial centres, district headquarters, and prominent pilgrimage destinations.[2]

  • Luxury Buses
  • AC Deluxe Buses
  • Hi-Tech Buses
  • Hi-Comfort Buses
  • Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)/Ordinary Buses

Rural Fleet[edit | edit source]

Rural fleet of the OSRTC at Koraput Bus Terminal

Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS), OSRTC operates a dedicated rural fleet of 1422 buses, connecting over 6720 Gram Panchayats across Odisha, enabling daily mobility for around 3.5 lakh citizens. This fleet is designed to ensure affordable, inclusive, and dependable transport for rural populations, with special focus on students, women, senior citizens, and daily commuters.

Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Atal Bus Stand[edit | edit source]

Atal Bus Stands are modern bus terminals that are being developed across all 314 Blocks of Odisha, creating well-planned passenger facilities that enhance commuter convenience, accessibility, and overall transport infrastructure.

Integrated Transport Management System (ITMS)[edit | edit source]

ITMS is a citizen-focused digital platform that enables real-time fleet tracking, e-ticketing, automated scheduling, and enhanced passenger safety. The system also features a comprehensive grievance redressal mechanism, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive service delivery.

Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC)[edit | edit source]

ICCC is a centralized real-time operations hub based at Paribahan Bhawan, designed to monitor services, manage incidents, and improve operational responsiveness and decision-making across the network.

Shree Jagannath Express[edit | edit source]

Shree Jagannath Express buses are ultra-premium intercity and interstate buses operating with 15-metre multi-axle Volvo 9600 coaches, connecting district headquarters with major cities, Puri and Bhubaneswar.

Divisions[edit | edit source]

Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has three divisions comprising a total of 23 depots.

  • Bhubaneswar Division
  • Berhampur Division
  • Sambalpur Division

Depots[edit | edit source]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Year Award Conferrer
1991–92 Merit – Performance in Productivity National Productivity Council (NPC)
1992 Best Passenger Safety Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
1995–96 Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
1998 Road Safety Under Mofussil Category Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2002–03 Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2003–04 Lowest Operational Cost Under Mofussil Category Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2004–05 Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2005–06 Transport Minister's Trophy for Safe Transport Lowest Accident Record Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2007–08 Minimum Operational Cost Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2008–09 Minimum Operational Cost Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2010–11 Profit Making STU in Mofussil Service Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2011–12 Minimum Operational Cost Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2012–13 Minimum Operational Cost Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2013–14 Minimum Operational Cost and Highest KMPL Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2014–15 Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2015–16 Highest KMPL and Best Profit Making State Transport Undertakings Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2017–18 Maximum Improvement in Tyre Performance Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2017–18 Minimum Operational Cost Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2017–18 Highest KMPL and Profit Making State Transport Undertakings Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)
2018 Minimum Operational Cost Among State Transport Undertakings Smart City Summit 2018
Surat, Gujarat
2018 Web-based Ticketing System with Mobile Android and iOS App SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2018
2019 In-Bus Ticketing Through GRPS/RFID Based Electronics Ticket Machines (ETMs) SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2019
2018–19 OSRTC Bhawanipatna and Padampur Depots – Fuel Efficiency Awards Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
2020 Indian Express Technology Sabha Award 2020 – Depot Management System Indian Express Limited
2024 SKOCH Award Winner for Silver Category - Gramanchal Parivahan Seva SKOCH Order-of-Merit 2024
2023–24 National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award for Highest Percentage of Non-Traffic Revenues Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU)

Apart from all these accolades, the success story of OSRTC has been included in the syllabus of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad as a case study.[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "OSRTC's financial losses mount to Rs 45.46 crore in two years: Odisha Minister". Odisha TV. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Government of Odisha - Annual Activities Report 2023-24 - Commerce & Transport Department" (PDF). Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "OSRTC - Odisha State Road Transport Corporation". Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "OSRTC revival plan: Proposal mooted for new buses, operation by private players". 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "OSRTC Turnaround Becomes IIM-A Case Study". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]

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