India, Jan. 5 -- Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) has added 100 new buses to its fleet, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagging off the services from the Chief Minister's camp office on the occasion of the New Year, according to an official statement.

Along with the 100 buses, the chief minister also dedicated 10 AC and two sleeper buses operated on a contract basis to the public. The event also included the release of a UTC publication titled "Anwarat" and a road-safety calendar. A set of employees was recognised for work carried out under difficult conditions, the statement said.

The state government said the new buses are intended to increase capacity and improve service delivery on routes across Uttarakhand, includin...