Shakti smart cards to be issued under PPP model
The Karnataka government is launching a smart card system for its Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women, using a Public-Private Partnership model. A Special Purpose Vehicle will oversee the project, with the government covering processing costs while a private partner manages technical operations.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to modernize public transport infrastructure and improve data management for a major social welfare program serving millions of women.
The Karnataka government is set to roll out smart cards for beneficiaries of its flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women on non-premium State-run buses, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with women continuing to enjoy free travel benefits and receiving the cards free of cost.
The report provides a straightforward account of government policy and administrative plans without taking a stance on the efficacy of the scheme.
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