Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Karnataka's Shakti Scheme Breaks Record for Women's Bus Travel
The Shakti Scheme, offering free bus rides to women in Karnataka, has set a world record!
It's now in the Golden Book of World Records because over 500 crore women have used the buses since the scheme started.
The leaders wanted to help women become more independent and successful.
Because of the scheme, more women are now working, helping increase the income in Karnataka.
Transport officials are proud of this achievement, and it has also led to Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) winning awards.
Karnataka's Shakti Scheme entered the Golden Book of World Records.
The scheme provided free bus travel to over 500 crore women passengers between June 11, 2023, and July 20, 2025.
The scheme aims to empower women socially, educationally, and economically.
Employment rose by 23% in Bengaluru and 21% in Hubballi-Dharwad due to the scheme.
KSRTC won two awards at the Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards – 2025.
- Who
- Women passengers and government officials.
- What
- Karnataka's Shakti Scheme achieved a world record for the most women passenger journeys.
- When
- Between June 11, 2023, and July 20, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka.
- Why
- To empower women and improve their social and economic standing.
Supporters
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Impact of Shakti Scheme
Supporters
Praise the scheme for empowering women.
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- Scheme Name
- Shakti Scheme
- World Record
- Most women passenger journeys
- Total Journeys
- Over 500 crore
- Start Date
- June 11, 2023
- End Date
- July 20, 2025
- Employment Increase
- 23% in Bengaluru, 21% in Hubballi-Dharwad
- Awards Won
- Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards – 2025
Sources
Shakti Scheme Enters Golden Book Of World Records for 500 Crore Rides
Karnataka govt’s Shakti scheme creates world record for most women travelled in public transport
AP CM says 47 lakh Women Availed Free Bus Travel In RTC Buses In Four Days, Saved Rs 19 crore
Minister Sandhya Rani lauds Stree Shakti scheme
Shakti Scheme enters Golden Book of World Records with 500+ cr women passengers
