APSRTC Employees Threaten Statewide Strike Over Privatization Concerns

APSRTC Employees Threaten Statewide Strike Over Privatization Concerns

Rising Tensions Over Electric Bus Operations Employee unions representing the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) have issued a formal ultimatum this week, threatening a statewide strike to protest the government’s proposed privatization of electric bus services. Joint Action Committee (JAC) convenors claim that state authorities intend to lease not only the new electric…

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Mark Carney Proposes Divestment of Federal Assets to Fund Infrastructure Expansion

Mark Carney Proposes Divestment of Federal Assets to Fund Infrastructure Expansion

Strategic Shift in Federal Asset Management Mark Carney, the federal government’s special advisor, has publicly advocated for the sale of major public assets, including federally owned airports, to generate capital for critical infrastructure projects. This proposal, highlighted in recent government fiscal documents, suggests a fundamental shift in how the state manages national transportation hubs to…

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