Mahalakshmi scheme provides free travel to women aboard Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses. File
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Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on July 25 said that the government’s public transport measures, including the Mahalakshmi scheme which provides free travel to women aboard Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses, has set the transport organisation on the road to becoming a billion dollar corporation.
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Speaking in the Telangana State Legislative Assembly, and presenting the Budget for FY 2024-25, the State Finance Minister said, “The amount incurred by [TGS]RTC for providing free travel under this scheme is being reimbursed by the State Government on a monthly basis. This is also helping RTC to transform into a billion dollar corporation.”
Women from the State, by means of the Mahalakshmi scheme, have made 68.60 crore trips aboard buses of the TGSRTC. This has resulted in savings of ₹2,351 crore for women. “Women in the State are extremely happy with this scheme. They are enthusiastically visiting tourist places, temples, friends and relatives using this free travel facility. This scheme is indirectly helping the State economy also,” he stated.
