Chandigarh, May 3:
The Punjab Government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently working towards empowering women, making them self-reliant and strengthening their role in society. Disclosing this, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the State Government has implemented a Free Bus Travel Scheme for women across Punjab. Under this scheme, during the years 2023-24 and 2024-25, women in the state availed over 13 crore free bus rides, benefitting immensely from this initiative.
Dr. Baljit Kaur added that this significant initiative by the Punjab Government has provided women easier access to education, employment, healthcare, and other essential services. This scheme has not only ensured convenient travel facilities for women but has also encouraged their personal freedom, dignity, and active participation in every sphere of life.
She further informed that prioritizing women’s safety, the State Government recently launched ‘Project Hifazat’, aimed at providing a safe and reliable environment for women. Alongside, a comprehensive plan has been prepared to establish Working Women Hostels across Punjab, offering safe and well-equipped accommodation facilities for working women, enabling them to lead a secure and stress-free professional and personal life.
Dr. Kaur emphasized that this scheme is liberating women from the burden of travel expenses, motivating them to explore better employment opportunities. It is playing a pivotal role in laying the foundation of an empowered and progressive society.
In conclusion, Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann’s government remains fully committed to realizing the dream of a vibrant, prosperous, and capable Punjab.
