Karnataka Authorities’s flagship Shakti Scheme, which offers free bus journey for ladies throughout state-run transport companies, has entered the Golden E-book of World Information for catering to a file variety of passengers. Between June 11, 2023, and July 20, 2025, the scheme facilitated over 500 crore ticketed journeys by girls passengers throughout the state, in accordance with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D Okay Shivakumar, who formally introduced the popularity in Bengaluru on Monday.
They credited the programme for empowering girls socially, economically, and educationally.
Beneath the Shakti Scheme, applied on June 11, 2023, girls residing in Karnataka are allowed to journey totally free in non-premium buses run by the 4 state-run transport companies.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, who was additionally current on the event, famous that the achievement got here regardless of monetary and operational challenges confronted by the state transport companies.
“For the reason that launch of Shakti, the state authorities has added 5,800 new buses, recruited 10,000 workers, and prolonged Rs 2,000 crore in monetary help to clear money owed of transport companies,” he stated.
Citing a examine by the Sustainable Mobility Community, Reddy said that the scheme has had a measurable financial impression. “Ladies’s employment rose by 23 per cent in Bengaluru and 21 per cent in Hubballi-Dharwad, contributing to increased state earnings ranges,” he stated.
“It’s a proud second that the Shakti scheme has entered the Golden E-book for World Information. The truth that Shakti is being applied in numerous states throughout the nation below completely different names is a testomony to the success of the scheme,” Reddy added.
Karnataka RTC wins Asia’s Finest Employer Model Awards
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In the meantime, the Karnataka State Street Transport Company (KSRTC) has lately added a feather to its cap by profitable two prestigious awards on the Asia’s Finest Employer Model Awards – 2025, held on the Pan Pacific Resort in Singapore.
KSRTC was honoured with the awards for ‘Establishment Constructing’ and ‘The Finest Inclusion Recruitment Programme’, bringing international recognition to the company’s progressive and clear recruitment practices.
After a spot of six to seven years, KSRTC efficiently resumed its recruitment course of, appointing 300 technical assistants, 2,000 driver-cum-conductors, and 292 staff below Compassionate Grounds. What made the method stand out was its dedication to equity—carried out with zero human intervention, relying as a substitute on a completely computerized system for counseling and workers placement throughout depots.