Bhubaneswar, June 11 -- In an effort to ease travel for candidates of NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, the Odisha government on Thursday announced that it will provide free bus service for the candidates.

The state government's Commerce & Transport Department has directed that candidates can travel free of cost on Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) buses by showing their NEET admit cards.

The initiative is aimed at ensuring hassle-free transportation to examination centres. The candidates are set to appear for the examination at 134 centres across the state.

The official notification read, "In order to reduce risk of heatstroke, Support to Economically Weaker Students and Ensuring Equitable Access to Examination Centres,...