Janardhan launches Stree Shakthi free bus scheme
Highlighting key government initiatives, the Minister announced the official state-wide launch of the 'Sthree Shakthi' free bus travel scheme for women and transgender passengers.
Under the scheme, beneficiaries can travel free of cost in 8,456 APSRTC buses, including Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu, City Ordinary, Express, and Metro Express services, by showing Aadhaar, voter ID, or ration card as proof. The government has also planned to induct additional buses, including electric vehicles, to strengthen public transport.
Other major initiatives highlighted include Filling over 16,000 teacher posts, with 2,674 posts allotted to the Kurnool–Nandyal region under Mega DSC Recruitment. Implementation of Annadata Sukhibhava and PM-Kisan to provide Rs20,000 per year to eligible farmers; first phase benefits of Rs140 crore credited to over 2.06 lakh farmers in the district under Farmer Welfare.
Completion of BT and CC roads, drainage works, and irrigation expansion through Handri-Neeva, ensuring water to tail-end fields under infrastructure.
18 employability skill centres established; job fairs placed over 1,400 youth in reputed companies. Fast-tracking construction of sanctioned houses with additional financial aid for pending units.
Over 12,000 beneficiaries received surgeries and treatment through the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust this year under health service.
Establishment of 890 MSME units in 2025–26, creating 3,000 jobs.
Reiterating the State's commitment to the Swarnandhra 2047 Vision, Janardhan Reddy said the government is moving ahead with a comprehensive plan for poverty eradication, skill enhancement, water security, and sustainable growth to position Andhra Pradesh at the forefront by the centenary of Independence.
Collector Raja Kumari, SP Adiraj Singh Rana, Joint collector C Vishnu Charan and other participated and addressed the occasion.
Cultural programmes of school and march fast of students have enthralled the audience. Tableaus of various departments have also stood special attraction on the occasion.
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