Sakeena Itoo thanks CM
for free ridership for women in Smart City e-Buses, JKRTC buses
SRINAGAR, APRIL 01: Minister for Health and Medical
Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, has expressed gratitude
to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, for commendable initiative of launching free
ridership for women in Smart City e-Buses and JKRTC buses.
Recognizing this initiative as a significant step
towards women empowerment and social welfare, the only women Minister in Omar’s
Council of Ministers stated that the move would greatly benefit diverse women
folk, particularly college and university going students, working women as well
as economically weaker sections. She lauded the Chief Minister’s commitment
towards ensuring safe, affordable and accessible public transportation for
women, which aligns with the vision of fostering gender-inclusive growth in
Jammu and Kashmir.
“This commendable initiative reflects our Government’s
dedication towards providing essential facilities to women. Free transportation
will not only ease daily commute but also encourage greater participation of
women in education as well as working sector”, Sakeena said. She emphasized
that such progressive measures are crucial for creating a more equitable and
inclusive society.
She further said that present Omar Abdullah led
Government is committed to uplift the well-being of people of Jammu and
Kashmir, adding that similar welfare measures will continue to be introduced
for the benefit of common masses.