Priyadarshini impact: expert panel recommends ‘industry status’ to private bus sector in Keralam
An expert committee led by former Transport Commissioner K. Padmakumar has advised that Kerala’s private bus operators be classified as an industry under the MSME framework. The recommendation aims to allow operators to obtain bank financing, technical support and other financial incentives for fleet modernization. The panel suggests this status could improve access to assistance and strengthen the sector.