‘Shakti’ for women: Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Shakti’ for women: Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The newly elected Congress government in Karnataka launched the first among five poll guarantees, ‘Shakti’: a scheme which offers women free travel in non-premium services offered by State–run Road Transport Corporations on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that in India, women’s participation in the workforce was shrinking and billed the free bus travel scheme as empowering women to join the workforce more. Issuance of Shakti Smart Cards The State government will issue the ‘Shakti Smart Card’ after receiving applications from women, including students, through the Seva Sindhu portal. The government has identified Rajahamsa, non-AC sleeper, Vajra, Vayu Vajra, Airavatha, Airavatha Club Class, Airavatha Gold Class, Ambari, Ambari Dream Class, Ambari Utsav, Fly Bus, EV Power Class as those services that will not come under the free travel scheme.

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Shakti: Pushpa Amarnath meets women commuters
3 months ago

Shakti: Pushpa Amarnath meets women commuters

The Hindu  

State Government Guarantee Implementation Committee Vice-Chairperson Pushpa Amarnath on Thursday travelled in a KSRTC bus from Mysuru to Mandya, interacting with the women passengers for feedback on the Shakti, one of the five guarantee schemes of the Congress government. Ms. Amarnath, while thanking the Siddaramaiah government for providing free travel for women in State transport buses, said the scheme has …

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday said that the Shakti scheme, which has increased Karnataka State Transport Corporation’s ridership by 2 million annually, is not responsible for the corporation’s financial losses. KSRTC has submitted a proposal to the state government to increase bus fares by 15-20% due to financial losses “The Shakti scheme has generated significant goodwill and brought …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
5 months, 1 week ago

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a 15-20% hike in bus fares as the department is incurring losses due to the Shakti scheme, the free bus scheme for women. KSRTC sends proposal after ₹ 295 cr loss Speaking to news agency PTI, KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said, “The increase in ticket prices is inevitable. The hike is …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss

India Today  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to propose a bus fare hike of up to 20 per cent. The KSRTC reported a significant loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three months due to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Karnataka. We've incurred a loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three …

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has made it clear that the promised free bus transport for women in Andhra Pradesh will be delayed, but it “will be implemented.” “We are studying the systems in Karnataka and Telangana RTCs. He emphasised the pivotal role of both workers and passengers within the organisation and said the government would provide the workers …

Free travel for women in RTC buses in a month’s time, says AP minister
6 months ago

Free travel for women in RTC buses in a month’s time, says AP minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Telugu Desam-led Andhra Pradesh government would introduce the ‘free travel for women’ system in APSRTC buses within a month’s time, as per the party’s election promise. APSRTC sources say free ride for women in state-run buses has been in vogue in Tamil Nadu and Delhi too, apart from Karnataka and Telangana. Women passengers have to present a valid …

Karnataka’s “Shakti” scheme is allowing women to travel free and with freedom
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka’s “Shakti” scheme is allowing women to travel free and with freedom

Hindustan Times  

On July 11, 2023, a photo of a 70-year-old woman bowing down in gratitude before entering a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus went viral. The woman Ningavva Shiggadi, 70, who took a bus from Dharwad to Savadatti in Belagavi district for her grandson's housewarming ceremony had availed Karnataka Congress government's Shakti scheme. The scheme gives free rides to women, …

One year on, Karnataka’s Shakti scheme smart cards yet to become a reality
6 months, 1 week ago

One year on, Karnataka’s Shakti scheme smart cards yet to become a reality

The Hindu  

The Shakti Scheme in Karnataka has completed its first year, yet the smart cards intended for the beneficiaries remain undistributed. Although the scheme has already facilitated over 226 crore rides, with the total value of free tickets amounting to ₹5,526 crore, the government’s plan to distribute smart cards to women passengers, originally scheduled to be implemented within three months of …

‘Shakti’ completes one year: 13.59 crore women received free rides in Mysuru
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Shakti’ completes one year: 13.59 crore women received free rides in Mysuru

The Hindu  

An average of 4.5 lakh women have been availing free bus rides in KSRTC buses in Mysuru urban and rural divisions since the roll out of Shakti – the first guarantee scheme of the Congress government. As the guarantee scheme completed one year of its launch, nearly 13.59 crore women in Mysuru have made use of the benefits of the …

Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme

The Hindu  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy asserted that the Shakti scheme, offering free travel in non-luxury government buses to women in the State, will continue. Our guarantee schemes were launched to help the people, especially the poor and middle class.” Mr. Reddy told The Hindu that the Shakti scheme is one of the most successful initiatives in Karnataka, benefiting lakhs of …

KSRTC breathes new life into 1,850 old buses
6 months, 2 weeks ago

KSRTC breathes new life into 1,850 old buses

The Hindu  

As many as 1,850 old Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses have gotten a new lease of life since 2022 till this May, as the corporation has refurbished vehicles which have clocked 10 lakh kilometres, transforming them into almost brand new buses. Shakti demand Following the launch of the Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women in State-owned non-premium …

Shakti scheme gladdens hearts but issues dogging it sadden women
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shakti scheme gladdens hearts but issues dogging it sadden women

The Hindu  

Akkayyamma and her 29-year-old daughter Pavithra from Nippani in Belagavi district in North Karnataka travelled approximately 600 km to Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Dakshina Kannada district in the south. The free bus scheme has helped us visit many temples and save money as well.” All about Shakti scheme Launched: June 11, 2023 Aim of the scheme: To boost women’s work …

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women
7 months ago

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent television interview, said that some political parties were offering free bus travel for women in order to win elections. Women are offered free bus travel in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab and Telangana. He also criticised the Modi government for not releasing funds for phase 2 of Chennai metro rail. Taking examples from …

Shocked by PM’s remarks on Shakti scheme causing loss to metro: DK Shivakumar
7 months ago

Shocked by PM’s remarks on Shakti scheme causing loss to metro: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said that he is "shocked" by the reported statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the "Shakthi scheme had resulted in loss of revenue for the Bengaluru metro". Hitting out at Modi, the state deputy chief minister said that the prime minister lacks information on the Shakthi scheme and hence he …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives a garland made of free bus tickets
8 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives a garland made of free bus tickets

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday received a garland made of free bus tickets. A first-year law student from Arasikere presented a garland made from free bus tickets to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. READ | Siddaramaiah expresses gratitude to SC after Centre assures swift action for drought relief While presenting the garland, Jayashree said, "Thanks to the Congress government's free travel …

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months

The Hindu  

The Mahalakshmi free bus ride scheme, launched by the Congress government in Telangana, has emerged as a beacon of financial relief for women and transgender persons across the State, collectively saving them ₹1,177 crore in just four months, according to official sources. Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are domiciled in Telangana, can …

Karnataka RTCs take disciplinary action against 108 conductors for issuing ‘fake’ tickets under Shakti scheme
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka RTCs take disciplinary action against 108 conductors for issuing ‘fake’ tickets under Shakti scheme

The Hindu  

: As the Karnataka government’s Shakti scheme that allows women to travel for free in State transport buses has received an overwhelming response, the road transport corporations have taken disciplinary action against 108 conductors from four RTCs for generating ‘fake’ tickets under the scheme. According to the data, 53 conductors in the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, 12 in the …

Women feel ‘Shakti Scheme’ has impacted behaviour of conductors and drivers towards them
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Women feel ‘Shakti Scheme’ has impacted behaviour of conductors and drivers towards them

The Hindu  

February 02, 2024 09:56 pm | Updated 09:56 pm IST - HUBBALLI The Shakti Scheme that allows women to travel freely in State transport buses, might have received an overwhelming response, but it has impacted the behaviour of the conductors and drivers particularly towards women. Women who frequently commute by buses feel that the approach of conductors and drivers towards …

A spoke in TSRTC’s wheel of fortune
11 months, 1 week ago

A spoke in TSRTC’s wheel of fortune

The Hindu  

Just two days after forming the government in Telangana, the Congress party rolled out the Mahalakshmi scheme, offering free travel to women, girls, and transgender people on State-run buses from December 9 last year. Now, up to 62% of bus passengers are women which the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation that operates the buses, claims is a jump from the …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to add around 1,400 new electric buses to its fleet, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday. CM Siddaramaiah said the 1,400 new buses will be added to the BMTC's fleet by April next year. CM Siddaramaiah spoke to reporters about the matter and said …

Karnataka govt reimburses ₹1,669.45 cr for Shakti scheme, tickets issued for ₹2,671 crore
1 year ago

Karnataka govt reimburses ₹1,669.45 cr for Shakti scheme, tickets issued for ₹2,671 crore

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government has reimbursed ₹1,66,945 lakh to the four Road Transport Corporations based on the number of zero tickets issued to women commuters till November 2023. On June 11, the newly-elected Congress government in Karnataka had launched the first among five poll guarantees — the Shakti scheme, under which women can travel for free in non-premium services of State-run …

Will have safe, free travel from now: Students
1 year ago

Will have safe, free travel from now: Students

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: A festive atmosphere was witnessed in all six TSRTC depots in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts as students, girls, women and transgenders enjoyed free travel in buses after the Maha Lakshmi scheme was launched on Saturday afternoon marking AICC chief Sonia Gandhi’s 77th birthday. Of the Six Guarantees, the Congress government implemented free bus travel for women and enhancement of …

Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Warangal, Karimnagar regions
1 year ago

Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Warangal, Karimnagar regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal/Karimnagar: The ‘Maha Lakshmi’ scheme, one of the Six Guarantees promised by the Congress, which provides free travel for girls, women and transpersons of all age groups in ordinary and express buses of the TSRTC within the state, has been launched in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts on a grand note on Saturday. There are nine RTC bus depots …

Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. Details
1 year, 1 month ago

Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. Details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's transport department has announced that the Shakti scheme, the free bus travel for women, has clocked 100 crore users since its launch in June this year. Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. With 30.12 crore, 23.37 crore and 14.28 crore free bus rides for women respectively, Karnataka State Road Transport, Northwestern Karnataka Road …

Watch | Are women happy with Karnataka’s free bus travel scheme?
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch | Are women happy with Karnataka’s free bus travel scheme?

The Hindu  

Over 78 crore women passengers in Karnataka have travelled in the Road Transport Corporation buses since the launch of the Siddaramaiah-led government’s flagship Shakti scheme in June 2023. The scheme provides free bus travel to women of Karnataka domicile on non-luxury buses of the State-run Road Transport Corporation. The scheme means different things to different women. The Hindu posed these …

Free ride, free spirit: What Shakti scheme means to women in Karnataka
1 year, 2 months ago

Free ride, free spirit: What Shakti scheme means to women in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Clutching a copy of her Aadhaar card, Parvathamma was waiting for the conductor to issue her a free ticket on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus in Shivamogga town in south Karnataka. Over 78 crore and counting Over 78 crore women passengers have availed themselves of the Siddaramaiah-led government’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel to women …

Rs 1 Crore Insurance Cover for KSRTC Workers: DK Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Rs 1 Crore Insurance Cover for KSRTC Workers: DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday assured the transport employees of all the Road Transport Corporations that they will be given insurance coverage of Rs 1 crore and a resolution would be passed in soon in this regard. Speaking at the launch of 40 non-air condition Pallaki point-to-point express buses and 100 buses of Karnataka State Road …

Shakti scheme: Karnataka govt releases ₹125cr for transport corporations
1 year, 4 months ago

Shakti scheme: Karnataka govt releases ₹125cr for transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The state government on Wednesday released the first instalment of ₹125.48 crore to the four transport corporations, based on the number of ‘zero tickets’ issued to the commuters under the ‘Shakti’ scheme, which provides free travel for women in select state-run buses across Karnataka. The state government had said that it would bear the cost of the Shakti scheme The …

Bus ride to equality, the wheels of change in Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Bus ride to equality, the wheels of change in Karnataka

The Hindu  

“Imagine an Indian city with street corners full of women: chatting, laughing, breast-feeding, exchanging corporate notes or planning protest meetings. Challenging gender stereotypes Under this scheme, where women can travel for free on State buses, the aim is to make transport more accessible and safer for women. The Shakti scheme brings women into public life and makes public space ‘less …

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27

Hindustan Times  

After various private transport unions revealed their plans to conduct a strike on July 27, the Karnataka government has called for a meeting with representatives of various unions on Monday. The government is likely to discuss their issues and listen to the demands in the meeting which will be chaired by Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka transport minister calls …

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s private bus owners along with auto and taxi driver associations are likely to call for strike in the city on July 27, reported The Times of India. The associations demand the Karnataka government to extend the Shakti scheme to the private players who have been reportedly facing losses ever since the free bus travel for women was launched. K'taka's …

Free bus travel scheme Shakti' a hit in Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Free bus travel scheme Shakti' a hit in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A month of its launch ‘Shakti’ scheme to allow free travel for women in State run buses has been a hit, said the Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy going by the number of travelers since the scheme took off on June 11 and he termed the ‘Shakti’ scheme “an exemplary initiative towards women empowerment.” The ruling Congress party prior …

Over 16 crore women passengers avail Karnataka's Shakti scheme in a month
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 16 crore women passengers avail Karnataka's Shakti scheme in a month

Hindustan Times  

Congress government's Shakti scheme in Karnataka which is providing free bus travel for women has completed one month on Tuesday and over 16 crore women passengers availed the benefit of the scheme, informed transport department. According to the Karnataka transport department, 16.73 crore women passengers have travelled in all four state run road transportations in the last one month out …

No clarity in Karnataka Budget on reimbursements to RTCs and Escoms for Shakti, Gruha Jyoti schemes
1 year, 5 months ago

No clarity in Karnataka Budget on reimbursements to RTCs and Escoms for Shakti, Gruha Jyoti schemes

The Hindu  

Bengaluru In a Budget that was eagerly awaited not just for being the first by a new State government, but also for curiosity about the implementation of the five guarantees by Congress, there appears to be no clarity on how the respective corporations and companies will be reimbursed for the welfare schemes. The State Budget that has allocated ₹2,800 crore …

‘Shakti scheme’ led to surge in state buses’ ridership, revenue: Govt data
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Shakti scheme’ led to surge in state buses’ ridership, revenue: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government’s “Shakti scheme”, which offers free travel to women on state-run buses, has pushed up public transport patronage and the revenue of all the four road transport corporations, according to the latest transport department data. Transport department data tells ridership and revenue have increased after the roll of Shakti scheme. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to the data, …

10.5 million passengers daily take state-run buses after ‘Shakti’ scheme: Transport minister
1 year, 5 months ago

10.5 million passengers daily take state-run buses after ‘Shakti’ scheme: Transport minister

Hindustan Times  

The number of people travelling in state-run buses has increased to an average of 8.41 million per day to 10.5 million after the implementation of ‘Shakti’ scheme, according to state government data. Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy says there has been an increase in the number of daily travellers in state-run buses after the launch of ‘Shakti’ scheme. Transport minister …

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka state road transport corporation on Wednesday issued safety guidelines following the death of a 14-year-old girl in a crowded state-run bus in Haveri district on Monday. On Monday, Madhu Kumbar, suffered head injuries and died after she fell from a crowded North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that due to cancellation …

Karnataka Govt's Shakti Scheme Empowers Women's Travel, But Challenges Arise Along The Way
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Govt's Shakti Scheme Empowers Women's Travel, But Challenges Arise Along The Way

News 18  

Shakti, the Karnataka government scheme that enables women to travel across the state for free in government-run buses is currently a widely discussed topic. For the initial three months, women are required to provide a valid government ID proof that confirms their address in Karnataka, which is checked by the bus conductor. After a prolonged exchange of heated words at …

Netizens share photos of free tickets as Karnataka launches bus travel scheme
1 year, 6 months ago

Netizens share photos of free tickets as Karnataka launches bus travel scheme

Live Mint  

The newly formed Karnataka government has made travel via state government buses free for women from Sunday. As the Shakti scheme opened to the public many elated travellers also posted photos with their zero fare tickets on social media platforms. According to officials, the free service will benefit more than 41.8 lakh women passengers on a daily basis and cost …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah launches free bus travel scheme for women
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah launches free bus travel scheme for women

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In an oblique reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday stated that the women in public life in the country has dipped to 24 percent post 2014 while it was 30 per cent before. At the launch of ‘Shakti’ scheme wherein women can travel free of cost in State government buses including Express buses …

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka from today, Shakti scheme launched
1 year, 6 months ago

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka from today, Shakti scheme launched

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Sunday launched the ‘Shakti Yojane,’ the scheme that provides free bus travel for women across Karnataka. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar launched Shakti scheme on Sunday The travel in ordinary buses will be free for all women in Karnataka, starting from 1 pm on Sunday. All women across Karnataka can travel for free …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will be a bus conductor today
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will be a bus conductor today

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is preparing to take on the role of a bus conductor on June 11th, issuing free tickets to women passengers, as the state government gears up to launch the Shakti scheme. According to the Chief Minister's office, Siddaramaiah will board a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus around 11 am on Sunday at the Majestic bus station. …

Karnataka announces free bus travel for women up to 20 km inside border states
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka announces free bus travel for women up to 20 km inside border states

Firstpost  

The Chief Minister said he along with Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister will launch five guarantees at Vidhana Soudha at 11 AM. All women will be entitled to travel free of cost in all the buses other than AC and Volvo including express bus services Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Saturday that women can travel up to 20 …

Shakti scheme to give free bus ride to women in Karnataka and 20 km inside border states: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 6 months ago

Shakti scheme to give free bus ride to women in Karnataka and 20 km inside border states: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Unfolding one of the first of five schemes promised in the election, the Karnataka government announced the implementation of the ‘Shakti’ project from Sunday, offering free travel in government buses for women in Karnataka. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the free traveling for women is extended to travel up to 20 km inside the border states. If women want …

Free rides for women: passengers in parts of Karnataka will miss out on benefit
1 year, 6 months ago

Free rides for women: passengers in parts of Karnataka will miss out on benefit

The Hindu  

As the Karnataka government is gearing up to launch ‘Shakti’ - the scheme to allow women to travel for free in State–run road transport corporation buses from June 11, passengers in parts of the state, especially in Coastal Karnataka and Malnad districts where a majority of the bus services are operated by private operators, may not get the full benefit …

‘Shakti’ to be rolled out at Mysuru suburban bus stand on June 11
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Shakti’ to be rolled out at Mysuru suburban bus stand on June 11

The Hindu  

The much-awaited launch of ‘Shakti’, the scheme of free travel for women in select State transport buses, will happen in Mysuru on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m. By issuing ‘zero fare tickets’ to women passengers, the scheme will be rolled out at the Mysuru suburban bus stand. A stage function has been arranged by the Karnataka State Road Transport …

Karnataka CM directs MLAs, district in-charge ministers to launch Shakti scheme in their jurisdiction on June 11
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM directs MLAs, district in-charge ministers to launch Shakti scheme in their jurisdiction on June 11

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, June 9, directed all district in-charge ministers and MLA’s to launch Shakti — the scheme allowing women to travel for free in State–run road transport corporations in their jurisdiction on June 11. The Shakti scheme has brought relief to the women of the State who are in distress due to price hike and inflation. …

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka: Here is all you need to know about guidelines
1 year, 6 months ago

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka: Here is all you need to know about guidelines

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has advised the women to apply for Shakti smart cards to avail the free travel in state run buses, starting from June 11. Women can apply for Shakti smart cards through sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in from June 11. According to the transport department of Karnataka, women can apply for Shakti smart cards through sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in from June 11. Meanwhile, until the …

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