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Himachal Pradesh CM launched ‘Nari Ko Naman’ scheme for women

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur has launched ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme to provide 50 % concession on fares in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses to women commuters within the state boundaries. Seema Thakur, the first woman bus driver in the state, drove him in a state transport bus to the event venue. The chief minister had announced the 50 per cent concession on bus fares to women on April 15, Himachal Day.

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CM has announced the minimum bus fare will also be reduced from Rs.7 to Rs.5 for all passengers. The government of HP will also sanction 25 new posts for female drivers in ‘Ride With Pride Government Taxi service’. The service is for female passengers and senior citizens of HP.

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  • Himachal Pradesh Capital: Shimla (Summer) , Dharamshala (Winter);
  • Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister: Jai Ram Thakur;
  • Himachal Pradesh Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

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Sumit Arora

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