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Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women on State-run buses, will turn one on June 11.
Though the scheme has empowered women’s travel, the lack of adequate number of buses and poor connectivity are key concerns
Shakti scheme
Launched: June 11 , 2023
Aim of the scheme: To boost women’s work participation and promote public transportation in Karnataka
Genesis of the scheme: The Congress announced the scheme in its 2023 Assembly election manifesto as one of its five guarantees
Contours of the scheme: It allows women and transgender persons to travel for free on non-premium State-run buses across the State
Number of women passengers who travelled from June 11, 2023, to June 4, 2024: 221.92 crore
Ticket value of women passengers travelled: ₹5,402.97 crore
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