Himachal Pradesh government launched 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme
Recently the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur has started 'Nari Ko Naman' scheme for the women of the state. This scheme has been started in line with the announcement made before the state assembly elections. The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 50%
discount on ticket prices for women in state government buses. In this way, now bus tickets for women will be available at half the cost.
Under this scheme, the Himachal Pradesh government will spend Rs 60 crore annually to provide 50% discount on ticket prices to women in the state. According to an estimate, 1.25 lakh women travel in HRTC buses daily.
Apart from giving concession to women in tickets, the government also announced reduction of minimum fare in HRTC buses from Rs 7 to Rs 5. In addition, 25 posts of women drivers will be filled in HRTC's 'Ride with Pride' taxis. In HRTC, 265 posts of Motor Mechanic, Electrician etc. will also be
recruited.