Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Karnataka's Shakti Scheme Completes Two Years, Benefits Millions
Karnataka's 'Shakti' scheme, which gives women free bus rides, is celebrating two years!
Over 474 crore women have used it on state buses, with the government paying the bus companies about Rs 11,994 crore.
This has helped lots of women travel, increased the total number of riders, and helped people visit religious sites.
Even other states are interested in how it works.
The government is also buying more buses to handle all the extra people riding.
Karnataka's 'Shakti' scheme, offering free bus travel for women, marks its second anniversary.
Over 474 crore women have used the scheme across four state-run bus corporations.
The government has reimbursed transport corporations Rs 11,994 crore for the free tickets.
The scheme has led to increased ridership and has also boosted tourism to religious sites.
The government plans to procure 4,000 new buses to manage the increased demand.
- Who
- The Karnataka government and women in the state.
- What
- The Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel for women.
- When
- The scheme has been running for two years, from June 11, 2023 to June 10, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- To provide free transportation to women and boost ridership.
- Scheme Name
- Shakti
- Launched On
- June 11, 2023
- Beneficiaries
- Women
- Total Women Passengers
- Over 474 crore
- Reimbursement Amount
- Rs 11,994 crore
- Average Daily Users
- 65 lakh women
- New Buses Planned
- 4,000