Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme reaches 100 crore free bus trips

Stree Shakti scheme free bus travel APSRTC women empowerment Andhra Pradesh

The ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh has surpassed 100 crore free bus journeys for women. Launched on August 15, 2025, the initiative provides free travel on select services to support women's mobility.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that approximately 24 lakh women use the facility daily. The scheme has reportedly saved women an estimated Rs 3,550 crore in commuting expenses, aiding their access to education, employment, and medical services.

To support the program, the state government pays Rs 160 crore per month to the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). As of August 2026, a total of Rs 2,160 crore has been released to the corporation for implementation.

Entities

Andhra Pradesh · Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation · Konakalla Narayana Rao · N Chandrababu Naidu

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