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Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti bus scheme

Overview

The ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh has surpassed 100 crore free bus journeys for women since its launch on August 15, 2025. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reported that approximately 24 lakh women utilize the facility daily, which has reportedly saved women an estimated Rs 3,550 crore in commuting expenses.

To support the initiative, the state government provides 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 the program’s implementation.

Entities

N Chandrababu Naidu · Kerala · Kerala State Road Transport Corporation · INTUC · Andhra Pradesh

Timeline

21 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme reaches 100 crore free bus trips
Andhra Pradesh's ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme has reached 100 crore free bus trips for women, saving them an estimated Rs 3,550 crore in travel costs.
about 1 month ago

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Sources

deccanchronicle.com · desitalkchicago.com · madhyamamonline.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · thenewshimachal.com · udaipurkiran.com