Karnataka to launch 1 crore Shakti smart cards for women's free bus travel, budget set at ₹250 crore
The Karnataka government is set to roll out free smart cards to one crore women as part of the initial phase of the Shakti initiative. According to State Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh, this phase involves an expenditure of approximately ₹250 crore, with the state government providing ₹150 crore. Under this program, women who are residents of Karnataka can avail free travel on specific state-operated buses by presenting a valid local identity document.
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