State 01 September 2026
UP Launches 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana' for Senior Women
Why in the News?
The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented the 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana' across the state, effective August 30, 2026, to provide welfare support to elderly women.
Key Features / Major Points:
Free Bus Travel Facility: Under this scheme, women aged 60 years and above are eligible for lifetime free travel in Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses.
Mandatory Identification: Beneficiaries must carry a valid identity card, such as an official ID, to verify their age to conductors while traveling.
Launch Period: Rolled out around the Raksha Bandhan festival, the initiative transitioned into a permanent scheme for senior women starting August 30, 2026.
Objective: The scheme aims to promote female mobility, ease financial burdens on senior citizens, and foster women's empowerment across UP.
Static GK Facts:
Uttar Pradesh: Capital: Lucknow | Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath | Governor: Anandiben Patel.
UPSRTC (UP State Road Transport Corp): Established: May 15, 1972 | Headquarters: Lucknow.
Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: Famous Maratha queen of the Malwa kingdom | Known for rebuilding the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1780).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which scheme was implemented in Uttar Pradesh to provide free roadways bus travel to senior women?
A: Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana
Q: What is the minimum age required for women to avail free travel benefits under the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana?
A: 60 years
Q: Where is the headquarters of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) located?
A: Lucknow