Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, launched the Naari ko Naman Scheme, for Women of the state.
This scheme has been launched, in line with an announcement made before state assembly .
Himachal Pradesh government has announced to give 50% DISCOUNT in ticket prices to women in State Government buses.
Thus, bus tickets will now be available for women at half the cost.
Under the scheme, Himachal Pradesh government will spend Rs 60 crore annually to provide 50% discount on ticket prices to women in state. As per estimate, 1.25 lakh women travel in HRTC buses every day.