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Mahalakshmi Scheme

Free bus travel + subsidised LPG for Telangana women

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Women (all) / Ration-card holding households

Application mode

Direct at bus / Automatic via ration card

Processing time

Immediate for bus travel; LPG subsidy reflected automatically at the point of purchase for eligible ration-card holders.

Deadline / renewal

Ongoing scheme, no deadline.

What it provides

Free bus travel for women in TSRTC buses across Telangana, plus subsidised LPG cylinders (Rs 500) for eligible households, to support women's mobility and reduce household fuel costs.

Benefits breakdown

Bus fare100% freeOn eligible TSRTC ordinary/express routes within Telangana
LPG cylinder subsidyRs 500 per cylinder (subsidised rate)For ration-card-holding households, subject to current notification limits

Who’s eligible

All women (Indian citizens) for free bus travel; women/households holding a ration card for LPG subsidy component.

Documents required

  • Free bus travel: any government photo ID for verification if requested
  • LPG subsidy: ration card linked to the household

How to apply

In-person / offline

  1. Free bus travel: board the TSRTC bus and show ID if requested; no advance registration needed
  2. LPG subsidy: linked automatically to your ration card — collect the subsidised cylinder from your regular gas agency/PDS-linked distributor

Helpline

Contact TSRTC customer care via tsrtcbus.in

FAQs

Do I need to register for free bus travel?

No advance registration is typically required — just board the eligible bus; some routes may require showing an ID.

Last verified 31 August 2026