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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Expo on state govt's achievements at bus terminus
Ballari: An exhibition highlighting the state govt's achievements over the past two years has been set up at the Central Bus Terminus on Tank Bund Road. Mayor Mullangi Nandish on Friday inaugurated the exhibition being organised in collaboration with the district administration, zilla panchayat, information and public relations department, and KKRTC (Ballari division). "The Congress govt in Karnataka has reached the two-year mark and successfully implemented the five guarantee schemes promised to the people of the state, enhancing their living standards. The expo will showcase the same," said the Mayor. K E Chidanandappa, chairman of the district guarantee schemes implementation authority, said the govt, led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, honoured its commitments. The exhibition features information on several initiatives, including the state govt's ambitious programmes like Shakti Yojana, Annabhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Gruha Jyothi, and Yuva Nidhi, with an additional display illustrating the district's development. ADC Mohammed Zaber N said information on how to access the benefits of these govt-implemented schemes is also being shared.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Over Rs 11,994 cr worth free tickets issued as ‘Shakti' scheme turns 2
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government's ambitious 'Shakti' scheme, one of the five key guarantees announced by the ruling Congress party, has completed two successful years. Launched on June 11, the scheme has so far enabled over 474 crore women to travel free of cost on state-run buses across Karnataka. During this period, transport corporations have issued tickets worth Rs 11,994 crore, which the state government has committed to reimburse. Implemented immediately after the Congress came to power, the Shakti scheme was the first of the guarantee programmes to be rolled out. Transport officials say the scheme has received overwhelming public response, significantly increasing the number of women passengers. Interestingly, there has also been a rise in the number of male passengers, likely due to the improved accessibility and frequency of services prompted by the scheme. The program has drawn attention from other states as well. Officials from the Andhra Pradesh State Transport Corporation recently visited Karnataka to understand the operational framework, challenges, and execution model of the Shakti scheme. Between June 11, 2023 and June 10, 2025, over 474.82 crore women travelled for free across the four state-run bus corporations—Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC), and North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC). On average, 65 lakh women have used the scheme daily. During this two-year period, the government has issued tickets worth Rs11,994.37 crore to women passengers alone. This translates to an average of Rs16.5 crore worth of free tickets per day. These amounts are being reimbursed directly by the government to the respective corporations to ensure operational sustainability. As per data provided by KSRTC, the total number of passengers, including men, who used services of the four corporations during this time was 801.54 crore. Of the total female ridership, BMTC accounted for 150 crore passengers, followed by KSRTC with 144 crore, NWKRTC with 111 crore, and KKRTC with 68 crore. In terms of ticket value for women passengers, KSRTC topped the list with Rs4,556 crore, followed by NWKRTC at Rs2,968 crore, KKRTC at Rs2,408 crore, and BMTC at Rs2,061 crore. Although the government had announced that beneficiaries would be issued Shakti Smart Cards, these have not yet been distributed. As a result, women are currently using Aadhaar cards to avail the free travel benefit. The scheme has also had a positive impact on tourism, particularly to religious destinations, with transport corporations observing a surge in footfall to pilgrimage sites. However, the sharp rise in ridership has increased pressure on the existing fleet of buses, especially older ones. In response, the state government has announced the procurement of 4,000 new buses to manage the additional demand generated by the scheme.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka's Shakti scheme completes two years
The Shakti scheme, Karnataka's free bus travel initiative for women, marked its second anniversary on June 11 with over 474 crore women passengers having availed the benefit across the State. Launched on June 11, 2023, by the Congress government, the scheme was one of the five major pre-poll guarantees. The scheme allows women with Karnataka domicile to travel for free in non-premium government buses operated by the four State-run transport corporations-KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC. According to data shared by the transport department, between June 11, 2023, and June 10, 2025, the four c!orporations together recorded a total of 801.54 crore passenger journeys. Of these, 474.82 crore were women passengers travelling under the Shakti scheme. The largest number of women beneficiaries were recorded in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) with over 150.69 crore female passengers. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) followed with 144.23 crore, while North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) reported 111.10 crore and 68.78 crore, respectively. The total notional ticket value for the free rides availed by women over the two years stands at ₹11,994.37 crore, which the State Government reimburses to the corporations. Under the scheme, women can board ordinary and express services within Karnataka by showing valid ID proof issued by the State Government or any Central Government document that confirms domicile. Premium services such as Airavat, Rajahamsa and Vajra are excluded. Even though the Shakti Scheme has completed two years, the smart cards meant for beneficiaries are yet to be distributed. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that the plan to issue smart cards is in place, but the rollout is delayed due to the lack of electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) in all buses, making implementation unfeasible. Currently, women passengers avail free travel by presenting a valid identity card issued by the Central or State government to obtain a 'zero ticket'.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Constable misbehaves with bus passengers, breaks windshield
Devdurg (Raichur): A head constable named Srinivas has been accused of damaging the windshield of a KKRTC bus and behaving inappropriately with his fellow passengers. "Srinivas, who boarded the Devdurg-Raichur bus around 3pm on Thursday, verbally abused other passengers over a seating dispute. The situation escalated when he started throwing stones, leading to damage to the windshield of the bus," said driver Suresh Babu. The incident was recorded by bystanders on their mobile phones, prompting a complaint to be filed against him by the bus driver and the passengers. Depot manager Ramangouda said the head constable's misconduct was clearly evident. "I have instructed the conductor-cum-driver to file a police complaint," he added. According to sources, the accused head constable was previously suspended four times for his disruptive behaviour. Devdurg police inspector Manjunath S said appropriate measures will be taken once necessary information is obtained from the relevant parties. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Farhatabad villagers demand a stop for KKRTC buses at their village
Kalaburagi: Protesters blocked vehicles on the Bidar-Srirangapatna highway at Farhatabad village, which falls under the Afzalapura assembly constituency of Kalaburagi taluk, staging an hour-long demonstration on Sunday. Despite two directives issued to divisional controllers of KKRTC of Kalaburagi Division-1, Kalaburagi Division-2, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari, Hosapete, and Vijayapura dated March 1, 2025 and May 8, 2025, most express buses continue to skip stops. A petition was submitted on December 26, 2023 to the divisional control officer (Division-2) requesting the establishment of a traffic control point in Farhatabad village. Despite the gram panchayat allocating suitable space, authorities have remained unresponsive. This situation has created significant difficulties for students and residents. There are demands for mandatory stops at Farhatabad village for all express buses. Additionally, schedule number 123, one of the two city buses operating between Supermarket-Farhatabad before Covid, needs immediate reinstatement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The traffic situation has become disorderly with increased congestion. Farhatabad, being a hobli centre, has two commercial banks, a tashildar's office, a farmer centre, educational institutions from nursery to graduate level, a police station, hospitals, and various administrative offices. Local residents and students continue to face significant challenges. The villagers have submitted a memorandum to Kalaburagi Division 2 Traffic authorities requesting additional bus service to Nadi Sinnur village and a dedicated bus operating between Farhatabad and Kalaburagi Supermarket according to scheduled timings.
