Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Karnataka's 'Shakti' Scheme Honoured by International Book of Records
Imagine a program where women, girls, and transgender people in Karnataka can ride buses for free.
This program is called 'Shakti.'
It helped them travel all over the state without paying.
Because it gave out 500 crore free bus tickets, the International Book of Records gave it an award.
The Transport Minister of Karnataka is very proud of this scheme.
He said it's helping women by letting them get around and participate more in society.
It is a successful program and other states might want to try it too!
The 'Shakti' scheme provides free bus travel to women, girls, and transgender people.
The scheme has been recognized by the International Book of Records.
The recognition is for the milestone of 500 crore free bus tickets given.
The scheme was implemented in four transport corporations in Karnataka.
The Transport Minister attributed the success to various employees and unions.
- Who
- Karnataka Transport Minister and transport corporations
- What
- Recognition of 'Shakti' scheme by International Book of Records for 500 crore free bus tickets.
- When
- The scheme was recognized between June 11, 2023 and July 16, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To acknowledge the success and impact of the 'Shakti' scheme.
- Scheme Name
- Shakti
- Purpose
- Free bus travel for women/girls/transgenders
- Awarding Body
- International Book of Records
- Key Metric
- 500 crore free bus tickets
- Start Date
- June 11, 2023
- End Date
- July 16, 2025