Free Bus Travel – Women Empowerment on Wheels – The Tribune

With the aim of making women socially and economically strong and self-reliant in the state, the Government of Punjab has taken very important and historic steps. The free bus travel scheme launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has become the basis of major changes in the daily lives of women in Punjab. This unique facility not only simplifies transportation, but also removes economic barriers to higher education, employment, and skill development for the daughters of the soil.

Working women of rural and urban areas of Punjab, college and school students and housewives are taking full advantage of this scheme. Now women in Punjab travel to their offices, factories, educational institutions and training centers without any mental or financial problems. A large investment of around Rs. The government has allocated 2042 crores under this important scheme. In this progressive journey, the government has made large financial investments from the exchequer for the smooth and smooth operation of this scheme.

The scope and impact of this assistance to people provided in Punjab government buses is very vast. As per the figures, around 1.20 million women across the state avail this free bus travel facility every month, which is a great proof of the popularity of this scheme. The Government of Punjab believes that this is not just free transport but also a powerful means of creating a new sense of self-confidence, self-respect and freedom in the minds of women. When the daughters, sisters and mothers of the state become independent, the society itself moves forward along the path of development. The Government of Punjab has given special attention to this scheme as women empowerment is the real foundation of a progressive and healthy society.