Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Minister assesses Stree Shakti free bus scheme
A minister named S Savita took a bus ride to see how a special program called Stree Shakti is helping women.
This program lets women ride the bus for free, which helps them save money and travel more easily for work, school, and other important things.
The minister talked to women on the bus to hear their stories and see how the program is making a difference.
The women said it has made their lives better by reducing the cost of travel and giving them more confidence to participate in daily activities.
The minister promised to keep working on improving such programs to help women more.
BC Welfare Minister S Savita traveled by APSRTC bus to assess the Stree Shakti free bus travel scheme for women.
She interacted with women commuters to gather first-hand feedback on the scheme's impact.
Passengers reported reduced travel expenses and improved access to opportunities due to the scheme.
The minister emphasized the government's commitment to women's empowerment and improving public services.
The Stree Shakti scheme aims to provide safe, affordable, and dignified public transport for women.
- Who
- BC Welfare Minister S Savita and women commuters
- What
- Assessment of the Stree Shakti free bus travel scheme
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- From Roddham mandal headquarters to Hindupur
- Why
- To evaluate the implementation and impact of the scheme on women's mobility and economic security
- Minister
- S Savita
- Scheme
- Stree Shakti
- Location
- Roddham to Hindupur
- Date
- Saturday
- Objective
- Evaluate free bus travel scheme for women
- Impact
- Reduced travel expenses, improved access to opportunities
- Government Commitment
- Women's empowerment and public service improvement