Thu Mar 13 10:03:41 UTC 2025: ## Jammu & Kashmir Women Celebrate Free Public Transport

**Srinagar, March 13, 2025** – Women in Jammu and Kashmir are celebrating Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent budget announcement of free public transportation. The initiative, set to launch April 1st, 2025, will provide free rides on all government-owned buses and e-buses. Women’s groups have expressed strong approval, believing the policy will significantly improve their mobility, boosting confidence and encouraging greater participation in education and employment. The announcement was made on March 7th.

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