Stree Shakti a step towards women empowerment, dignity, says CM
After the Independence Day celebrations, Chandrababu Naidu travels by a bus with the women beneficiaries from Parade Grounds to the CM’s Camp Office
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Stree Shakti free bus travel scheme for women as a significant step towards women empowerment and dignity. On the scheme's first anniversary, the CM traveled by bus with women from various districts, sharing their experiences and interacting with them. The beneficiaries reported that the scheme has reduced their expenses and opened new opportunities.
For instance, a fisherwoman saves ₹4,000 monthly, while a Nandyal resident saves ₹1,500. A handloom worker mentioned that the scheme helped her procure materials and market her saris. Since launching on August 15 in 2025, the scheme has recorded 87 crore journeys, with 24 lakh women traveling daily. The government spends ₹8.53 crore daily, totaling ₹3,095 crore, on the scheme.
It covers 7,631 buses out of APSRTC's 9,978, about 76% of the fleet. Women's travel share has increased from 40% to 62%, and road accidents have reportedly declined.
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