Kerala sanctions ₹41.5 crore for KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 41.5 crore to fund the KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme, which provides free bus travel for women and transgender individuals. The funding covers the initial two weeks of the program following its launch in June.
Why it matters
This reflects state-level investment in public transportation and social welfare initiatives aimed at gender inclusivity.
The Kerala government has sanctioned ₹41.50 crore for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in connection with the implementation of the Priyadarshini free ride scheme for women and transgender people on the Ordinary buses operated by the KSRTC.
The amount covered the period starting from June 15 to 30 in the opening two weeks of the scheme, which was launched across the State on June 15.
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