‘Shakti’, the free travel scheme for women through KSRTC introduced on Sunday, June 11, and the concessional rate of travel through the State-run transport corporation’s bus passes, will together cost the State government ₹4,050 crore, said Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Monday, June 12, Mr. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, said an estimated 40 lakh women are expected to benefit from the Shakti scheme while another 11 lakh travellers will be using the bus pass facility of KSRTC.
A total of 51 lakh travellers will benefit from Shakti and the bus pass scheme. “Annually, it will cost the government ₹4,050 crore,” he said.
