Priyadarshini scheme
Coverage of Priyadarshini scheme in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala sanctions ₹41.5 crore for KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme
Kerala has sanctioned ₹41.5 crore for KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme. The funds cover the period from June 15 to June 30.
- Govt.’s intervention sought to resolve crisis gripping private bus sector
The Kerala State Motor and Engineering Labour Centre, affiliated with the Hind Mazdoor Sabha, attributes a crisis in the private bus sector to the Priyadarshini scheme, which provides free travel for women on KSRTC ordinary services. The State leadership has called for government intervention to resolve the crisis.
- Women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase to a record 11.84 lakh on Day 2 of Priyadarshini scheme
Women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increased to a record 11.84 lakh on Day 2 of the Priyadarshini scheme. The financial liability for providing free travel to women is estimated at ₹2.46 crore on June 16.
- KSRTC free travel for women: Everything about Priyadarshini scheme
The UDF government's 'Indira Guarantees' include the Priyadarshini scheme, offering free travel on seven categories of KSRTC ordinary buses for women without requiring identification. Women passengers can obtain zero-fare tickets under this program.