During the pandemic Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has suffered a loss of around Rs 840 crore. has provided financial grant of Rs 940 crore to ensure the smooth functioning of HRTC and timely payment of wages and salaries to employees. Transport minister Bikram Singh Thakur informed this while briefing journalists in Shimla on Saturday after HRTCs board of directors meeting.
He said it was also decided to bring 989 piece-meal workers under government contract according to the availability of vacant posts. He said in the first phase, preference to ITI with five years experience, non-ITI with six years experience will be given.