Raksha Bandhan Gift: CM Dhami Announces Free Bus Travel For Women Above 60, Pink e-Buses In Uttarakhand
Dehradun: Chief Minister Dhami Announces Major Initiatives for Women on Raksha Bandhan Women aged 60 years and above to get free travel in Roadways buses 10 Pink e-Buses to be dedicated to women in Dehradun under the PM e-Bus Sewa; facility to be expanded across the state in phases Concessional bank loan limit under the Women Self-Employment Scheme increased from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.50 lakh Modern…
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced several initiatives for women's empowerment on Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the bond between siblings. Women aged 60 years and above will now be eligible for free travel on Roadways buses, extending the current concession for senior citizens above 65 years.
Additionally, 10 pink electric buses, designated for women's use, will be introduced in Dehradun, with the service planned to expand across the state over time. The concessional bank loan limit for women under the Self-Employment Scheme has also been raised from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.50 lakh. Modern, high-tech toilets equipped with contemporary facilities will be developed at key public locations to ensure women's dignity, convenience, and safety.
The chief minister emphasized that women's well-being and equality are top priorities for the government, citing various schemes under the Modi administration aimed at empowering women, such as Jan Dhan Yojana, MUDRA Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, and Swachh Bharat Mission.
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