Indian National Congress · Telangana Legislative Assembly Election 2023
Last updated 11 Jul 2026
“Mahalakshmi: Free travel for women in TSRTC buses across the state.”
The manifesto promised free travel for women in TSRTC buses across the state under the Mahalakshmi guarantee. Government sources confirm the benefit is operational: women, girls and transgender persons travel free within Telangana on TSRTC Palle Velugu and Express services by showing Aadhaar for a zero-value ticket, with no separate application required. The state has moved to a chip-based smart card system to streamline verification. The promised mechanism is delivered statewide as committed, supporting a fulfilled verdict. Budget: the state reimburses TSRTC for the fare foregone; the benefit's continued operation across successive years indicates ongoing utilisation, though a specific reimbursed amount was not independently verified from an approved source.
Smart card system introduced to replace Aadhaar-based verification for free travel
Free TSRTC bus travel for women launched under the Mahalakshmi guarantee
Provide Rs. 1,00,000 and 10 grams of gold as Indiramma gift to the Hindu and Rs. 1,60,000 for the minority girls at the time of their marriage.
Electric scooters will be provided to all young women above 18 years of age and are pursuing education.
Mahalakshmi: Gas Cylinders at Rs. 500.
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