Child Care Unit opened at Dwaraka Bus Station on Children’s Day in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) inaugurated a dedicated Child Care Unit at the Dwaraka Bus Station in Visakhapatnam, alongside a separate Child Rights Awareness programme held at Chinawaltair, on the occasion of Children’s Day on Saturday (November 14, 2026). APSRTC Vizianagaram Zone In-charge Executive Director and Visakhapatnam Regional Manager B. Appalanaidu inaugurated the facility located near the police outpost at Platform No.

22. Addressing passengers and staff, Mr. Appalanaidu emphasised the collective responsibility of safeguarding children and urged travellers to immediately approach the unit or dial the national child helpline 1098 if any child goes missing during transit.

He also advised passengers to utilise the on-site police outpost for minor grievances and announced that Green Metro Express buses would soon be introduced to enhance commuter convenience. Deputy Traffic Manager K. Padmavathi stated that the unit’s operations would be monitored continuously to ensure child protection.