Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka 2026 — Free Bus Pass for Women | Shakti Scheme Equivalent | ksrtc.karnataka.gov.in |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Benefit | Unlimited FREE bus travel for all women in Karnataka state buses (KSRTC/BMTC/NWKRTC/NEKRTC) |
| Category | Women |
| Beneficiaries | 5 crore+ trips per month by women in Karnataka state buses |
| Last Verified | 10 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ksrtc.karnataka.gov.in |
What is Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka?
Mahalakshmi Yojana is Karnataka's free bus travel scheme for women — equivalent to the 'Shakti Scheme' launched in June 2023 by the Congress government. Under this scheme, all women (including transgender women) can travel FREE in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), BMTC (Bengaluru), NWKRTC, and NEKRTC buses by showing their Aadhaar card or voter ID at the counter and getting a free ticket. No separate registration needed. Previously branded as 'Shakti Scheme', the scheme is popularly referred to as 'Mahalakshmi Yojana' in search queries because multiple southern states (Karnataka, Telangana) launched similar free bus schemes for women around the same time. Karnataka's scheme is specifically Shakti/Mahalakshmi — operational since June 11, 2023. Over 5 crore trips per month are made under this scheme.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Unlimited FREE bus travel for all women in Karnataka state buses (KSRTC/BMTC/NWKRTC/NEKRTC). The scheme was launched in 2023 and is implemented by the Government of Karnataka.
महालक्ष्मी योजना कर्नाटक में महिलाओं के लिए मुफ्त बस यात्रा — 'Shakti Scheme' के नाम से भी जानी जाती है। June 2023 में Congress सरकार ने शुरू किया। KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC बसों में महिलाएं Aadhaar दिखाकर free travel। कोई registration नहीं, कोई fees नहीं।
कर्नाटक सरकारी बसों में महिलाओं के लिए असीमित मुफ्त यात्रा — Aadhaar दिखाओ, free ticket पाओ
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ / ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ — KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC ಬಸ್ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ. Aadhaar ತೋರಿಸಿ free ticket ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ. ₹0 ಖರ್ಚು. ಯಾವುದೇ registration ಇಲ್ಲ.
📌 फायदा: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಬಸ್ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಅಸೀಮಿತ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ
पात्रता:
ಎಲ್ಲ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ — Aadhaar ಅಥವಾ ಫೋಟೋ ID ತೋರಿಸಿ
अर्ज कसा करावा:
ಯಾವುದೇ KSRTC/BMTC counter ನಲ್ಲಿ Aadhaar ತೋರಿಸಿ free ticket ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ. Online portal ಇಲ್ಲ.
Benefits of Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka
✅ Unlimited FREE bus travel for all women in Karnataka state buses (KSRTC/BMTC/NWKRTC/NEKRTC)
कर्नाटक सरकारी बसों में महिलाओं के लिए असीमित मुफ्त यात्रा — Aadhaar दिखाओ, free ticket पाओ
Who is Eligible for Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka?
- ✓ All women (any age) — including transgender women
- ✓ No income limit — universal scheme for all women in Karnataka
- ✓ Valid for Karnataka state government buses: KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC
- ✓ Aadhaar card OR Karnataka Voter ID required to show at counter
- ✓ No prior registration or online application needed
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Documents Required for Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka
How to Apply for Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka Online?
- 1ಯಾವುದೇ KSRTC / BMTC / NWKRTC / NEKRTC bus stand ಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ
- 2Counter ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ Aadhaar card ಅಥವಾ Voter ID ತೋರಿಸಿ
- 3'Mahalakshmi / Shakti' ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿ — ನಿಮ್ಮ destination ಹೇಳಿ
- 4Free ticket ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ — ₹0 payment
- 5Bus ಹತ್ತಿ seat ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ — express/AC buses ಹೊರತುಪಡಿಸಿ ordinary buses ಉಚಿತ
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
Apply directly on the official Karnataka government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 ksrtc.karnataka.gov.in — Free bus for women detailsFrequently Asked Questions — Mahalakshmi Yojana Karnataka
Common Questions About Karnataka Government Schemes
ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಕು?+
ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೆಬಳಕೆ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ 200 ಯೂನಿಟ್ ವರೆಗೆ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತವಾಗಿ ಉಚಿತ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.
What if I use more than 200 units under Gruha Jyothi?+
If consumption exceeds 200 units, the first 200 units are free and the remaining are billed at applicable BESCOM/CESC rates. Only the excess amount must be paid.
How to get Anna Bhagya rice in Karnataka?+
Eligible NFSA ration cardholders (BPL, AAY, PHH) collect the free 10 kg rice per person per month from their designated Fair Price Shop (ration shop). Show your ration card and Aadhaar at the shop.
ಅನ್ನ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ?+
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ BPL, AAY ಮತ್ತು PHH ರೇಷನ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಮಾಸಿಕ 10 ಕೆಜಿ ಉಚಿತ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು?+
ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹಿಳೆ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಬಸ್ಗೆ ಹತ್ತಿ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.
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ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — 200 Units Free Electricity | Gruha Jyothi Karnataka
✅ 200 units free electricity per month for domestic consumers — automatically applied to bill
Anna Bhagya Yojana Karnataka 2026 — 10 Kg Free Rice per Person per Month
✅ 10 kg free rice per person per month (5 kg NFSA + 5 kg Anna Bhagya) — or ₹170/person/month DBT if unavailable
ಶಕ್ತಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ಬಸ್ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ | Shakti Scheme Karnataka Free Bus
✅ Completely free bus travel for all women in all Karnataka government buses — no registration needed
ಗೃಹಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — ₹2,000/ತಿಂಗಳು | Gruha Lakshmi Scheme Karnataka
✅ Rs.2,000/month DBT to female head of household — Rs.24,000/year
ಯುವ ನಿಧಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026 — ₹3,000/ತಿಂಗಳು ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ಭತ್ಯೆ | Yuva Nidhi Scheme Karnataka
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Dr Ambedkar Vasati Yojana Karnataka 2026 — ₹1.5–3 Lakh Free House for SC/ST | ambedkarvasatiyojane.karnataka.gov.in
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Karnataka Ksheera Bhagya + Vidya Siri Scholarship 2026 — Free Milk + SC/ST Education Grant
✅ Full fee reimbursement + ₹14,000-25,000/year maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC students
Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka 2026 — ₹1,000/Month Pension for Senior Citizens | sspr.karnataka.gov.in
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Ashraya Yojana Karnataka 2026 — Free Houses for BPL Families (Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing) | ashraya.karnataka.gov.in
✅ Free pucca house (325 sq ft, 2 rooms) + toilet + electricity connection — for BPL houseless families — no repayment required
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರೈತ ಸಿರಿ 2026 — PM-KISAN Top-up ₹2,000 State Additional | Karnataka Farmer PM-KISAN Supplement
✅ ₹2,000/year additional state support (on top of PM-KISAN ₹6,000) — total ₹8,000/year for Karnataka farmers
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ವಯೋಶ್ರೀ ಯೋಜನೆ 2026 — BPL ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ Free Assistive Aids | Vayoshri Karnataka
✅ Free assistive aids: hearing aid, spectacles, wheelchair, walking stick, artificial dentures, elbow crutches — for BPL senior citizens 60+