Andhra Pradesh launches Divyang Shakti: free APSRTC bus travel for persons with disabilities
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Divyang Shakti scheme on 18 March 2026, giving persons with disabilities free travel in five categories of APSRTC buses; about 12.76 lakh people are expected to benefit at an annual cost of ₹207 crore.
Summary
Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti scheme was launched by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 18 March 2026 as an Ugadi gift, giving persons with disabilities free travel in APSRTC City Ordinary, Metro Express, Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu and Express buses. About 12.76 lakh people are expected to benefit, and the State will bear an annual cost of ₹207 crore. The CM, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Minister Nara Lokesh marked the launch by travelling with beneficiaries in a bus from Mangalagiri to Penumaka.
Key facts
- Launched
- 18 March 2026, Mangalagiri
- Benefit
- Free travel for persons with disabilities in APSRTC buses
- Bus types
- City Ordinary, Metro Express, Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu, Express
- Beneficiaries
- About 12.76 lakh
- Annual cost
- ₹207 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti scheme, launched on 18 March 2026, provides:
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Correct answer: B — Free travel in APSRTC buses for persons with disabilities
Divyang Shakti gives persons with disabilities free travel in five categories of APSRTC buses.
About how many people are expected to benefit from Andhra Pradesh's Divyang Shakti free bus travel scheme?
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Correct answer: C — 12.76 lakh
The scheme is expected to benefit about 12.76 lakh people, at an annual cost of ₹207 crore to the State.