Free Travel Scheme for Women – Jammu & Kashmir Budget
✅ Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme
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Announced In: Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2024–25 and continued in 2025–26
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Beneficiaries: All women of J&K, including girls and senior citizens
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Facility: Free travel in all government buses (JKRTC)
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Objective: Empower women, ensure safe, affordable, and accessible mobility
🚌 Number of Government Buses
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Total JKRTC Fleet: Around 373 government buses
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Currently Operational: Approx. 278 buses (as per official sources)
💰 Budget Allocation
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No burden on JKRTC or Smart City buses
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Costs are covered through allocation in the general transport and welfare budget
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Specific allocation details have not been made public, but it is included in state welfare expenditure
📌 Additional Information
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Part of women-centric welfare initiatives
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Follows similar free travel schemes in other states (e.g., Punjab, Delhi)
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Implemented to boost gender inclusivity in public spaces
📝 MCQ Questions for Exams
1. Under the Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2024–25, the free travel scheme for women in government buses is called:
A) Mahila Mobility Yojana
B) Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme
C) Nari Safar Abhiyan
D) Women Transport Subsidy Scheme
✅ Answer: B) Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme
2. How many government buses are included under the J&K free women travel scheme?
A) 150
B) 278
C) 373
D) 450
✅ Answer: C) 373
3. How many operational government buses are there under JKRTC for public transport in J&K?
A) 198
B) 278
C) 373
D) 400
✅ Answer: B) 278
4. Under the J&K Free Travel Scheme for women, the cost of travel is:
A) Borne by JKRTC directly
B) Covered through a separate women-specific fund
C) Included in general transport and welfare budget
D) Paid by municipal corporations
✅ Answer: C) Included in general transport and welfare budget
5. What is the main objective of the Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme in J&K?
A) Increase JKRTC income
B) Reduce private vehicle usage
C) Promote women’s safe and affordable mobility
D) Provide jobs to drivers
✅ Answer: C) Promote women’s safe and affordable mobility