Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh: CM Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
The government is starting a new program called Sthree Sakthi that gives free bus rides to women.
The Chief Minister will launch the program on Friday.
The government expects around 26 million women to use it.
Most of the state's buses will be part of the program, with the government paying the bus company for the free rides.
This program is one of the government's 'Super Six' schemes, offering support for women.
The CM will launch the Sthree Sakthi free RTC bus travel scheme for women on Friday.
The scheme is part of the TD-led government's Super Six schemes.
Around 2.62 crore women are expected to benefit from the program.
74% of APSRTC buses will participate in the Sthree Sakthi scheme.
The scheme will cost APSRTC approximately ₹1,942 crore annually, reimbursed by the government.
- Who
- Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and women in Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- Launch of the Sthree Sakthi free RTC bus travel scheme for women.
- When
- Launch on Friday.
- Where
- Vijayawada, at the Pandit Nehru Bus Station.
- Why
- To provide free bus travel for women, freeing them from travel expenses.
Government
Opposition
Economic Impact
Government
The government is providing a social welfare program.
Opposition
The government is increasing the state's debt.
- Event
- Sthree Sakthi Scheme Launch
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Key Figure
- Nara Chandrababu Naidu
- Beneficiaries
- 2.62 crore women
- Cost to APSRTC
- ₹1,942 crore annually
