Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has announced a free bus service for students from LKG through II PUC in 308 Karnataka Public Schools.
• The Transport Department has not received formal orders to implement the scheme despite the government’s declaration.
• The initiative requires cabinet approval before official orders can be issued and routes can be scheduled.
• Girls will be covered under the existing Shakti free-travel program and officials are determining how to include male students.
• Officials expect to finalize operational details and launch timelines in the coming weeks after receiving cabinet sanction.