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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Shakti scheme to cross 500 crore rides today
BENGALURU: The Congress-led state government's key guarantee scheme, Stree Shakti that allows women to travel in government buses for free, will achieve a significant milestone by crossing 500-crore rides on Monday. To mark the occasion, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will symbolically issue tickets to women passengers. After the Congress government took charge in 2023, Shakti was the first of the five guarantees to be launched on June 11, 2023. From then till July 11, women have taken 497.79 crore rides in the four bus corporations — the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC), North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The total ticket cost is Rs 12,614 crore. Including the rides by women, all the four bus corporations recorded 837.72 crore total rides ever since the Shakti scheme was launched. BMTC saw the highest number of women riders at 158.10 crore, followed by KSRTC 151.21 crore, NWKRTC 116.53 crore and KKRTC 71.94 crore.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CM's advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy: Men will also get free bus service in Karnataka if finances improve
KOPPAL: Chief Minister's Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy has said that men will also be able to travel in government buses for free, like women under the Stree Shakti scheme, if the economic situation improves. Speaking at a programme in Hirevankalkunta village of Yelburga taluk, he said his recent comments about beneficiaries required to give up guarantees if they want better roads in rural areas were in jest, but some people misunderstood them. 'Later, I also said many rural roads are waiting for development and we will take them up one by one,' he added. He said, 'There is no shortage of funds with our government. We have allocated Rs 42,000 crore just for the education department. The pending bills from the previous government were Rs 2 lakh crore. But we are managing it. The fact that we presented a Rs 4.09 lakh crore budget is proof that there is no obstacle to development'. To a question on becoming a minister, he said, 'There is no news on this. Siddaramaiah has always supported me. We have remained united since the time he became an MLA in 1983 and I in 1985.' Siddaramaiah will continue to be chief minister for the next three years, he added.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Menstrual Health Initiative Launches Free Sanitary Pad Distribution in Rural Districts
Mumbai: A menstrual health campaign titled 'Stree Shakti – A No-Profit Initiative' has been launched to provide free sanitary pads to women and girls in underserved districts of Maharashtra . The initiative aims to address limited access to menstrual hygiene products and reduce stigma around menstruation in rural communities. Launched on June 21, 2025, the campaign is currently active in districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Melghat, and Palghar. According to Generic Aadhar, the campaign's first phase involves direct, door-to-door distribution by the company's pharmacy teams, aiming to bypass traditional supply barriers and reach those most in need. The next phase is expected to expand the initiative to select high-need districts in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, identified for their limited access to menstrual hygiene products.
The Wire
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Wire
Generic Aadhaar Launches 'Stree Shakti' – A No-Profit Initiative to Empower Rural Women Through Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
Mumbai, 2nd July 2025: At just 23, Arjun Deshpande, Founder and CEO of Generic Aadhaar, is making a tangible difference in the lives of rural women through the launch of 'Stree Shakti – A No-Profit Initiative.' Officially launched on 21st June 2025, this campaign is dedicated to distributing free sanitary pads to girls and women in some of Maharashtra's most underserved and vulnerable districts—Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Melghat, and Palghar. Inspired by the vision of his mentor, Ratan Tata, Arjun and his team are addressing a critical gap: the lack of access to sanitary pads among rural women, many of whom are receiving them for the very first time. By focusing on direct distribution, the 'Stree Shakti' campaign is breaking taboos and safeguarding women's health and dignity, one pad at a time. The campaign's first phase has already reached hundreds of first-time beneficiaries, with Generic Aadhaar's pharmacist teams going door-to-door and into communities to ensure pads are delivered directly to those who need them most. This hands-on approach is helping to eliminate barriers and provide immediate support to women and girls who have long been left behind by traditional supply chains. Looking ahead, the second phase of 'Stree Shakti' will expand to key regions in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, targeting districts identified for their high health vulnerability and limited access to menstrual hygiene products. Arjun Deshpande, Founder and CEO of Generic Aadhaar, shares, 'The 'Stree Shakti'' initiative is very close to my heart, as it fulfills the dream of my mentor, Ratan Tata Sir, to safeguard women's health and dignity in rural India. In many villages, women are still using unsafe alternatives due to lack of access to sanitary pads, which can lead to serious health issues. Our team is working tirelessly on the ground to provide free sanitary pads to those who need them most. We believe that empowering women with access to these essentials is the first step towards building a healthier, more equitable future.' With 'Stree Shakti,' Generic Aadhaar hopes to take a small but meaningful step toward supporting women's health in India's underserved communities, and remains committed to learning and doing more with each phase of this journey. (Disclaimer: The above content is a press release and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Six-point agenda will guide us for next 45 years: Andhra CM Naidu
KADAPA: Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, on Day 2 of Mahanadu 2025, described the Stree Shakti resolution for women empowerment as a game changer, promising zero tolerance to smear campaign or indecent remarks against women on social media. 'Those who misbehave with girls - that will be your last day,' he warned. Stree Shakti is one of the six key resolutions unveiled by TDP national general secretary and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh aimed at shaping a progressive and inclusive future for Andhra Pradesh. Announcing a series of welfare measures, Naidu said free RTC bus travel for women will be implemented from August 15. He promised to empower women both politically and economically, stating that one lakh DWCRA women will be transformed into entrepreneurs. Naidu paid floral tributes to the statue of TDP founder Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao on his 102nd birth anniversary, calling him 'the soul of Telugu self-respect' and 'a transformational leader who redefined governance as sacred service.' He said the six transformative resolutions launched under 'Naa Telugu Kutumbam' (My Telugu Family) by Lokesh will rewrite the history and define the future of the Telugu people. 'These six resolutions are visionary pillars that will guide us for the next 45 years,' Naidu said, emphasising that these reforms were designed to realign the party's governance in step with the changing aspirations of the people.
