Women's travel expenses fall 68% under Telangana's Mahalakshmi scheme
- Telangana's Mahalakshmi scheme has reduced women's travel expenses by 68%, according to a new study.
- • Researchers surveyed 410 women who used free bus services across Greater Hyderabad.
- Around 49% of the women surveyed were students, while 63% did not own a vehicle.
- Launched in December 2023, the scheme allows women to travel free on state-run buses across Telangana.
Source: siasat.com
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