Bhubaneswar: Odisha commerce & transport principal secretary Ms.Usha Padhee has got a woman driver officially, a first for Odisha. She has appointed Sandhya Rani Majhi from Mayurbhanj, who was trained in HMV Training Center in Chhatia, Jajpur, under State Transport Authority as one of her official chauffeurs.
It wasn’t just a job for Sandhya. It was a symbol of inclusion — proof that when women, especially those in traditionally invisible roles, are given opportunity and respect, they rise with resilience and pride. Through her journey, she drove home a deeper truth: every driver carries more than passengers — they carry responsibility, humility, and heart.
Odisha’s story doesn’t stop there. Today, Ama Bus, under the Housing and Urban Development Department, and OSRTC proudly employs numerous women as conductors — commanding buses, connecting lives. And through the upcoming Women Suvahak initiative, the Commerce and Transport Department is planning to train 500 women drivers every year, steering them toward economic independence and self-worth.
