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Maharashtra govt approves Rs 391 crore towards MSRTC employees' salaries ahead of Diwali

In a significant development, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a notification allocating Rs 391.02 crore for the state transport corporation, enabling the cash-strapped undertaking to pay salaries to its employees ahead of Diwali. In this regards, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to ensure that salaries to around 83,000 officers and employees are disbursed before the festival.