Uttar Pradesh Government Approves Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women Over 60

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative for senior women. Through the 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana', women aged 60 and above will be provided with free travel facilities in state buses. This facility will be available for their lifetime.

To avail of the benefits of this scheme, women will need to carry their Aadhaar card or voter ID card. These documents will be accepted as valid proof of identity during travel. The government aims to assist senior women in transportation through this scheme.

The scheme has been dedicated to the memory of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar. Ahilyabai Holkar was a historical figure, and the scheme has been named in her honor. While approving this decision, the state government described it as a step towards the empowerment of women.

With the implementation of this facility, it will become much easier for elderly women in the state to commute. They will be able to use buses across the state without any charge. This scheme will prove particularly helpful for women who frequently travel for pilgrimages or other purposes.

Necessary guidelines are being issued for the implementation of this scheme at the administrative level. Relevant departments have been instructed to ensure that the benefits of this scheme are provided smoothly at bus stations and on buses.

Identity cards will be verified to check eligibility under the scheme. The government has clarified that this facility will be completely free, and no additional fees will need to be paid for it.

Welcoming this initiative, women at the local level have described it as a positive step. The government's scheme is expected to directly benefit millions of senior women in the state.