Free Bus Travel for Women from August 15 in AP, says CM Naidu

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that starting August 15, all women in Andhra Pradesh will get free bus travel, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. Speaking at the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra program in Kurnool, Naidu administered a cleanliness oath, urging citizens to maintain clean homes and surroundings. He encouraged increasing greenery across the state and proposed dedicating the third Saturday of each month to cleanliness drives, involving both citizens and government employees.

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highlighted the success of farmers' bazaars, first introduced in 1999, which ensure fair prices for farmers and affordable, quality products for consumers. He announced plans to establish farmers' bazaars in all 175 assembly constituencies, with 125 already operational. The Kurnool C Camp Farmers' Bazaar will be developed as a model market with a Rs. 6 crore investment, including underground parking facilities. The coalition government aims to promote organically grown vegetables in these markets, benefiting both farmers and consumers.