Cabinet Decision · Welfare
Issuing order granting free travel to women and transgenders in KSRTC buses under the Priyadarshini scheme as part of Indira Guarantee. ...
2026-06-11 · G.O. (M/S)16/2026/TRANS · Transport Department
Summary
The Government of Kerala has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme under the 'Indira Guarantee' initiative to provide free bus travel for all women and transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary services. The scheme aims to promote economic and social empowerment by increasing employment mobility for women. The first phase of this initiative is set to commence on June 15, 2026.
Key points
- Implementation of 'Priyadarshini' scheme for free travel.
- Applicable to all women and transgender persons.
- Valid in all KSRTC ordinary services.
- Effective from 15.06.2026.
- Part of the broader 'Indira Guarantee' scheme.
Full English text
Transport Department - Issuing orders for free travel for women and transgender persons in KSRTC buses under the 'Priyadarshini' scheme as part of the 'Indira Guarantee' scheme. Transport (A) Department, G.O.(Ms) No.16/2026/TRANS, dated Thiruvananthapuram, 11-06-2026. Order: By creating opportunities for all women in our society to travel without limitations, we will build a participatory and vibrant society. To facilitate this, the government has decided to implement a scheme named 'Priyadarshini' as part of the 'Indira Guarantee' scheme, which will enable the increase of women's employment opportunities and their economic and social empowerment. The proposal for implementing the free travel scheme for women in KSRTC services has been submitted by the Chairman & Managing Director of KSRTC as per reference (1). 2. The Government has examined this matter in detail and hereby orders that as the first phase of the 'Priyadarshini' scheme, free travel is permitted for all women and transgender persons in all ordinary services of KSRTC with effect from 15.06.2026 without any discrimination.