Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu to launch 'Stree Shakti' free bus scheme for women on August 15
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to launch the 'Stree Shakti' scheme on August 15 in Vijayawada, offering free bus travel to women, girls, and transgenders with Andhra Pradesh domicile. This initiative covers five categories of APSRTC bus services across the state. Officials are updating epos machines and undertaking bus station repairs to ensure a smooth rollout.
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