Record surge in women patronage in KSRTC on Priyadarshini scheme’s inaugural day
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Summary
On June 15, the KSRTC saw 13.29 lakh women passengers use its services, of which zero-fare tickets were issued to 7.83 lakh women. The KSRTC incurs a revenue loss of ₹2.20 crore on the first day following the launch of the scheme.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right