Jammu & Kashmir: Pink vehicles launched for women in Rajouri
5 years, 2 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: Pink vehicles launched for women in Rajouri

India TV News  

In a bid to provide safe travel option and to mark International Girl Child Day 2019, the District Administration in Rajouri in association with the Motor Vehicle Department launched six pink vehicles under 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,' Scheme. The Mahindra Supro Exclusive women pink vehicles were launched on Friday by Rajouri's District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz Asad in the presence of Senior Superintendent of Police, Youghal Manhas, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sher Singh among other officials. Speaking on launching pink vehicles under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, DDC Asad said, "Transport department conducted a survey in which it came out that girl students were facing problems in commuting due to overcrowded public transport vehicles. A total of six eight-seater pink vehicles will ply between Old Bus stand to GMC and AH, New Bus stand to GMC and AH and Old Bus stand to Khandli.

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Hindustan Times  

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BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Pink passes in Delhi buses touch 100-crore mark

India Today  

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5 years, 3 months ago

Pink tickets: Free travel for women in DTC and cluster buses from next month

Live Mint  

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