Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on August 30 arrived in Mysuru city in Karnataka to attend the mega event to launch the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme in the state.
Congress Government Implemented Free Travel For Women In State-Owned Buses
Party general secretary K.C. Venugopal, state Congress in-charge Randeep Surjewala arrived with Rahul Gandhi and Kharge.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed the leaders at Mysuru. Under the scheme, 1.10 crore women will get monthly allowance through direct benefit transfer.
“Crores of mothers of this land, who have dedicated themselves to their families and are making sacrifices, will now step into the life of self respect through the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme. Our government will transfer Rs 2,000 for every woman head of family directly and we are keeping the word,” the Chief Minister said.
“This is a historical day. I am eager to see the complacency and joy on the faces of mothers. Empowerment of women will help to create a powerful society. If equality of women is ensured that will lead to the creation of equality in the whole society,” he added.
The Congress government had implemented free travel for women in state-owned buses, free rice scheme, and free power scheme in the state.
