Karnataka Shakti Scheme | Government Schemes Of India

Women, Girl Students, and Transgender who are permanent residents of Karnataka will now be eligible for free bus rides within the state boundary under the Shakti Scheme. Just show a valid photo-based identity proof of Karnataka, and you will be eligible for free bus rides.
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Karnataka Shakti Scheme Highlights
Scheme Name	Karnataka Shakti Scheme.
Date of Launch	11-06-2023.
Benefits Provided	Free Bus Ride within Karnataka.
Eligible Beneficiaries	Women. Girl Students. Transgenders.
Responsible Department	Karnataka Transport Department.
How to Apply	No Need to Apply Separately.
Free Scheme Updates	WhatsApp \| Telegram

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Introduction of Shakti Scheme Karnataka: A Brief Insight

Karnataka Government launched one of its 5 guarantees, named “Shakti Scheme” on 11-06-2023.
The main objective behind starting this scheme is to provide economic relief to women through empowering them financially.
Karnataka Government provides free of cost bus rides to all women residents of the State under the Shakti Scheme.
Shakti means “Power” and through this scheme, women beneficiaries can able to save around Rs. 680/- to Rs. 1,300/- per month, which can empower them financially.
Women, Girls Students, and Transgenders individuals will now travel free of cost in Karnataka Government Buses.
Beneficiary women will only have to show a photograph-based, valid identity card to the bus conductor, which shows that they are permanent residents of Karnataka.
Bus Conductor will issue a Zero Amount Bus Ticket/ Pink Ticket to the Women Beneficiary under the Shakti Scheme.
Women Beneficiaries can only avail the benefit of free of cost bus rides in the buses operated by any of the following transport corporation :-
- KKRTC. (Kalyan Karnataka Road Transport Corporation)
- BMNTC. (Bangalore Maha Nagar Transport Corporation)
- NWKRTC. (North West Karnataka Road Transportation)
- KSRTC. (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation)
There is no limit to travel; beneficiaries can travel unlimited within the boundary of Karnataka under the Shakti Scheme.
The benefits of free bus rides under the Shakti Scheme will only be applicable in Regular Transport Buses, Ordinary Buses, Express Buses, and Urban Transport Buses.
If the beneficiary travels in AC Buses, Sleeper AC Buses, Non AC Sleeper Buses, and in Volvo/ Luxury Buses, then they are not eligible to avail the benefit of free bus ride under the Shakti Scheme.
More than 324 crore free bus tickets have been issued to women under this scheme.
Due to the Shakti Scheme, the women’s participation in the workforce has increased by 12%.
Government of Karnataka also sets some routes under the Shakti Scheme on which free bus rides for beneficiaries is available.
Karnataka Shakti Scheme Smart Card is not available and will not be issued, and there will be no Shakti Scheme online registration.
This scheme is also known by another name, i.e. “Shakti Yojana Karnataka”.
Just take a bus, show a valid identity card of Karnataka, get a zero-amount bus ticket/ pink ticket, and avail the benefit free bus ride under the Shakti Scheme of the Government of Karnataka.
Recently Karnataka Government set the world record with over 500 crore women traveling in buses free of cost under the Shakti Scheme.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

Government of Karnataka will provide the below-mentioned benefits to all eligible women, girl students and transgender beneficiaries of the State under its Shakti Scheme :-
- Women can avail an Unlimited Free Bus Ride within Karnataka.
- No need to pay the ticket amount; a zero amount ticket will be issued.
- Free Ride will only be applicable in government-run Buses.
- Women will only have to show a valid photo-based identity card of Karnataka.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

Free of Cost Bus Rides in State Buses of Karnataka will only be provided to those beneficiaries who fulfill the following eligibility criteria of Shakti Scheme:-
- Women beneficiaries who are Permanent residents of Karnataka are Eligible.
- Girls Students of 6 years to 12 years of age are also eligible.
- Transgender individuals are also Eligible for a Free Bus Ride.
- Free Bus Ride will only be provided in Ordinary, Urban Transport, Regular, and Express Transport Buses.
- No Free Bus Ride in AC, Non-AC Sleeper, AC Sleeper, and Luxury/ Volvo Buses.

Documents Required to be Attached

Beneficiary Women will have to show any of the following valid identity proof of Karnataka to the bus conductor at the time of availing the bus journey free of cost under Shakti Scheme :-
- Aadhaar Card.
- Voter Identity Card.
- Any Photograph-based Identity Proof.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

There is no need to apply for the Shakti Scheme separately in order to avail the benefit of free-of-cost bus service within Karnataka.
Earlier, the Government of Karnataka announced that issue Shakti Scheme Smart Cards to women beneficiaries to identify eligible beneficiaries.
But later, the government dropped the idea of issuing the Shakti Smart Card because of technicalities.
Now, to avail the benefit of a free bus ride under the Karnataka Government’s Shakti Scheme, beneficiary women will have to show the Aadhaar Card or any Identity Proof of Karnataka to the bus conductor.
Bus Conductor will check the Identity Proof of Women and issue a Zero Ticket under the Shakti Scheme.
Bus Travel with Zero Ticket will only be applicable within the state boundary of Karnataka.
Karnataka Government will then reimburse the ticket amount to the State Road Transport Corporation.

Free Bus Ride Routes under the Shakti Scheme

KSRTC Inter-State Enclave Routes From, To via Places in Inter-State
From Bengaluru	To Devadurga via Obalapuram, D. Hirehal
From Bengaluru	To Thirumani via Madakasira
From Bengaluru	To Lingadahalli via Madakasira
From Bengaluru	To Y.N.Hosakote via Madakasira
From Bengaluru	To Pavagada via Madakasira
From Chikkaballapura	To Kasinayakanahalli via Sugur
From Chinthamani	To Kasinayakanahalli via Sugur
From Gowribidanur	To Kasinayakanahalli via Sugur
From Gowribidanur	To Pavagada via I.D.Halli
From Doddaballapur	To Pavagada via I.D.Halli
From Doddaballapur	To Kasinayakanahalli via Sugur
From Sidlghatta	To Kasinayakanahalli via Sugur
From Tumakuru	To Pavagada via Madakasira
From Bengaluru	To Pavagada via Madakasira
From Sira	To Pavagada via Amarapura
From Chamarajanagar	To Talwadi via State Border
From Chamarajanagar	To Talwadi via State Border
From Chamarajanagar	To Kongalibetta via Baiyanpura, Palyam
From Gundlupet	To Kongalibetta via Yathibetta, Chimmathanahalli
From KGF	To Panthanahalli via V. Kota
From Mulbagilu	To Panthanahalli via V. Kota
From KGF	To Rajpet Road via Shantipuram
From Chitradurga	To Ballari via D. Hirehal
From Pavagada	To Bengaluru via Gowripura, Chandrabavi
From Pavagada	To Hiriyuru via Chilakanadu
From Pavagada	To Mysuru via Gowripura, Chandrabavi
From Pavagada	To Sira via Chilakanadu
From Pavagada	To Tumakuru via Gowripura, Chandrabavi
From Puttur	To Sulya via Adoru, Mandekolu
From Puttur	To Puttur via Eshwaramangala, Pallartur, Kotyadi
From Puttur	To Puttur via Eshwaramangala, Galimukha, Kuntaru
From Puttur	To Delampady via Kavu, Menasinakana

KSRTC Solitary Inter-State Routes From, To via Places in Inter-State
From Bengaluru	To Rayadurg via Gollapalli
From Bengaluru	To Rolla via Ratnagiri, G. Gollahalli
From Kanakapura	To Kotevoor via Urigam
From Kanakapura-Kalasipalya	To Jinamath via Urigam
From Kanakapura-Kalasipalya	To Natrapalya via Anchetti
From Kanakapura-Kalasipalya	To Hogenakal via Anchetti
From Anekal	To Javalagere via Thali
From Anekal-Kalasipalya	To Pennagara via Hosuru
From Anekal-Kalasipalya	To Kelanamangala via Hosuru
From Anekal-Kalasipalya	To Salivaram via Hosuru
From Anekal-Kalasipalya	To Krishnagiri via Javalagere
From Anekal-Hosur	To Bengaluru via Hosuru
From Gundlupet	To Sulthanbatheri via Ponnakuli
From Madhugiri	To Madakasira via Bhaktarahalli
From Pavagada	To Hindupura via Hanupalli
From Mysuru	To Manandawady via Manandawady
From Dharmasthala	To V. Kota via V. Kota
From Puttur	To Manjeshwara via Anekallu
From Puttur	To Kurchipalla via Bayar

Important Links Available

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

Shakti Scheme Karnataka Helpline Numbers :-
- 08022279954.
- 8792662814.
- 8792662816.
Shakti Scheme Karnataka Helpdesk Email :- sevasindhu@karnataka.gov.in.

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