Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the 'Divyang Shakti' scheme, offering free bus travel to people with disabilities.
The scheme, focused on social equity, mobility, and 'last-mile dignity', is expected to benefit over 12.76 lakh individuals, including 11.16 lakh persons with disabilities and their attendants.
Key features include free bus travel for people with disabilities, 50% fare concession for attendants, and eligibility for individuals with over 40% disability.
The government will spend ₹207 crore on the scheme's implementation through the SRTC, covering 21 categories of disabilities.
