Karnataka’s free bus travel scheme for students: Eligibility, benefits and challenges
Karnataka has expanded its free bus travel scheme to include all male students, complementing the existing Shakti scheme for women and transgender persons. The policy aims to support students across the state in accessing education.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the implementation of social welfare policies aimed at reducing economic barriers to education in India.
The story so far: After assuming office as Chief Minister on June 3, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a free bus travel scheme for students across the State . The initiative will complement the existing Shakti scheme , one of the Congress government’s flagship guarantee programmes launched on June 11, 2023, which provides free travel for women, transgender persons and students on non-premium State-run buses operated by KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC.
The article outlines government policy and eligibility criteria neutrally, though it focuses on a specific state-level political initiative.
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