Maharashtra announces Mahila Samman Yojana to provide concession for women on state-run buses

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The Mahila Samman Yojana has been launched by the Maharashtra government to provide a 50% concession on fares for women traveling on state-run buses.

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The scheme will be applicable to all types of buses, including semi-luxury and luxury buses.

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The concession will be applicable to women passengers traveling within the state of Maharashtra.

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The scheme will be implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

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Women will be required to show a valid government-issued identity card, such as an Aadhaar card, to avail of the concession.

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The scheme is expected to benefit a large number of women who use state-run buses for their daily commute.

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The launch of the Mahila Samman Yojana is expected to promote gender equality and empower women by making public transport more affordable for them.

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