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Mann Govt's transformative initiative: Free bus travel facility for women surpasses Rs.1,548Cr mark

August 01, 2024 03:57 PM
Mann Govt&39;s transformative initiative: Free bus travel facility for women surpasses Rs.1,548Cr mark

Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, August 1-

In a landmark achievement towards women empowerment, the Punjab govt has provided free travel facilities worth over Rs.1,548 crore to women across the state.

Divulging details, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar today highlighted that over the past 28 months, Mann government has incurred Rs.1,548.25 crore to ensure free travel for women on Punjab Roadways/Punbus and PRTC buses. "This transformative policy has facilitated an astounding 32.46 crore journeys, significantly enhancing mobility and access to opportunities for women across Punjab," said S. Laljit Singh Bhullar.

Elaborating on the year-wise breakdown, the Cabinet Minister informed that from March 2022 to March 2023, Rs.664.63 crore spent, benefiting 14.29 crore journeys to women, while in the financial Year 2023-2024, Rs.694.64 crore spent, facilitating 14.90 crore travels to women. He said that in current Financial Year (up to July 15, 2024), Rs.188.98 crore incurred, enabling 3.27 crore journeys to women-folk.

 

 

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