Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 1: The Karnataka government’s flagship women empowerment initiative, the Shakti Scheme, has earned recognition in the International Book of Records and the World Record of Excellence Awards. Riding on the milestone of over 500 crore free journeys by women, the scheme has now been added to another world record. Minister Ramalinga Reddy extended his gratitude to officials, staff, and workers from the four transport corporations, as well as women commuters, for their participation.

According to a KSRTC media release, the Shakti Scheme, launched on June 11, 2023, by the Siddaramaiah-led government, provides free travel for women across four state-run transport corporations – KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC. Since its inception, women have c

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