Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has launched the Mahalakshmi scheme in Telangana today. The scheme aims to provide free travel for women and young girls in RTC buses. The launch event took place at the Assembly and was attended by CM Revanth and Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka. Additionally, the CM and Ministers also launched the Rajeev Arogyashri scheme.
Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, women can travel for free in Pallevelugu and express buses in Telangana. The scheme started at 2 pm and three buses are now operating in the assembly premises. Furthermore, the government has decided to increase the medical coverage under Aarogyasri from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh.
During the launch event, CM Revanth acknowledged that it was Sonia Gandhi’s birthday and December 9 is a festival day for Telangana. He credited Sonia Gandhi for fulfilling the wishes of the Telangana people and providing an opportunity to assert Telangana identity. He also highlighted the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme as part of the government’s efforts to fulfill their election promises.
In another important announcement, CM Revanth presented a cheque of Rs. 2 crore to boxer Nikhat Zareen for her preparations for the Paris Olympics. Nikhat Zareen is a World Champion and Commonwealth Gold Medalist. This gesture is seen as an encouragement and support to the talented boxer.
