India, April 10 -- Odisha Cabinet on Friday cleared 'Atal Bus Stand (ABS)' scheme proposal to transform public transport infrastructure across the state, with a total approved budget of Rs 3,400 crore till the 2031-32 financial year.

The scheme aims to modernise, renovate, operate and manage bus stands at district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters, block headquarters, urban local bodies and key tourist and strategic locations.

Unified management for all public bus stands Under the scheme, all public bus stands in Odisha will be brought under a single umbrella for uniform development and management. This includes existing bus stands developed under earlier schemes as well as those under Urban Local Bodies.City & Local Guides

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