Answer: Shakti Scheme
Notes: Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, launched on June 11, 2023, aims to enhance women's mobility through free bus travel on State-run buses. Since its inception, daily ridership increased from 93.46 lakh to 116.63 lakh passengers. The scheme is part of five flagship initiatives by the Congress government, though reimbursement for transport corporations is pending. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) have expanded their fleets, introducing luxury and electric buses to meet rising demand.
