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 | |
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| Scheme Name | Karnataka Shakti Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | 11-06-2023. |
| Benefits Provided | Free Bus Ride within Karnataka. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries |
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| Responsible Department | Karnataka Transport Department. |
| How to Apply | No Need to Apply Separately. |
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, Transgenders 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 them 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.
- Benefits of free bus ride under Shakti Scheme will only be applicable in Regular Transport Buses, Ordinary Buses, Express Buses, and Urban Transport Buses.
- If beneficiary travel 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 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 zero zero-amount bus ticket/ pink ticket, and avail the benefit free bus ride under the Shakti Scheme of the Government of Karnataka.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Government of Karnataka will provide the below-mentioned benefits to all eligible women, girl students and trangenders beneficiaries of the State under its Shakti Scheme :-
- Women can avail 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.
- Trangenders 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 below-mentioned 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 to issue Shakti Scheme Smart Cards to women beneficiaries to identify eligible beneficiaries.
- But later, the government dropped the idea of issuing 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 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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