ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ Details

Objective of Karnataka Shakti Scheme

The main aim of the state government is to provide free bus rides to the women of the state. The free bus ride scheme for women will promote gender equality and empower women by addressing the barriers they may face in accessing transportation services.

Karnataka Gruha Jyothi Yojana

Benefits of Karnataka Shakti Scheme

• By providing free bus rides, women will get improved access to transportation services. This can increase their mobility, enabling them to travel to work, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other essential destinations more easily.
• Free bus ride schemes will lessen the financial burden on women by eliminating transportation costs. This can help women save money that can be used for other essential needs like food, education, or healthcare.
• Access to free bus rides can encourage more women to join the workforce. It eliminates the barrier of transportation expenses, making it possible for women to search for employment opportunities and contribute to the economy.
• The facility of free transportation can empower women by promoting their independence. It allows them to travel freely with transportation options.

Buses Allowed for Travel under Karnataka Shakti Scheme

• The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)
• Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
• North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
• Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC).

Buses Not Allowed for Travel under ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ

• Rajahamsa
• Non-AC sleeper
• Vajra, Vayu Vajra
• Airavat
• Airavat Club Class
• Airavat Gold Class
  Ambari
• Ambari Dream Class
• Ambari Utsav Fly Bus
• Airavat Gold Class
• Ambari, Ambari Dream Class
• Ambari Utsav Fly Bus
• EV Power Plus

Karnataka Yuva Nidhi Scheme 

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Shakti Scheme

• It is necessary for an individual to be from Karnataka state.
• The transgender community people are allowed to take benefits of the scheme.
• Women of the state are allowed to receive the advantage of the scheme.

Procedure to Apply for Shakti Smart Card

• Firstly, you have to go to the official website of the Seva Sindhu portal, i.e. https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in/
• You will land on the home page of the website.

• If you are a new user firstly, you have to do registration.
• After successful registration, log in to the portal by entering asked details.
• After login, you can apply for the smart card.
• Click on the Apply for Shakti Smart Card option.
• A new page will be displayed with an application form.
• Enter the details in the application form.
• Click on the Submit option.