PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 15 -- For the second consecutive year, women candidates have shown interest in working as bus conductors in the Prayagraj region of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). Of the 200 contractual posts advertised, 76 applications have come from women. In total, nearly 1,100 applications were received for the positions.

Several women applicants are members of self-help groups or have undergone training under programmes like NCC, NSS, Scout-Guide, and the Skill Development Mission. The minimum eligibility criteria include passing Class 12 and holding a DOEACC-recognised CCC diploma.

Regional manager RK Singh said, "This is the second year women are applying for the role, which earlier had only male applican...