Q. ‘Shakti’ scheme, which aims to provide free bus travel to women, is implemented in which state?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: The Karnataka government’s Shakti scheme has provided free bus travel to 100 crore women since its launch in June 2023.
The scheme allows women to travel for free in 18,609 state-run buses, including 6,308 city buses, 5,958 ordinary buses, and 6,343 express buses. The value of the free tickets issued to women by state-run transport corporations is Rs 2,397.8 crore.