Vijay launches ‘Vettri Payanam’ offering no-fare travel for 84.32 lakh women and transgender persons
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Social inclusion and gender equality: a GS2 case study on mobility rights and subsidized public services.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay launched the ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme to provide free bus travel for women and transgender persons across seven State Transport Corporations.
Background
The scheme covers 12,695 buses across seven State Transport Corporations in Tamil Nadu. It aims to benefit 84.32 lakh women and transgender persons daily, excluding Chengalpattu and Tiruppur due to bypolls.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeVettri Payanam: A Tamil Nadu state government scheme providing no-fare travel for women and transgender persons.
- FactThe scheme covers 12,695 buses across seven State Transport Corporations.
- FactThe scheme excludes Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts.
- PlaceKoyambedu bus terminus, Chennai: Location of the scheme's launch.
Prelims practice question
Which districts are excluded from the Vettri Payanam scheme in Tamil Nadu?
- (a)Madurai and
- (b)Chengalpattu and Tiruppur
- (c)Coimbatore and Salem
- (d)Vellore and Erode
Show answer
Answer: (b) Chengalpattu and Tiruppur — The note specifies that Chengalpattu and Tiruppur are excluded from the scheme due to bypolls.
For Mains
Q. Examine how targeted free public transport schemes can facilitate women's economic participation and social mobility in rural and urban India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Gendered mobility: Reducing 'last-mile' costs to enhance female labor force participation
- Fiscal trade-offs: Balancing subsidized transport costs against state transport corporation operational viability
- Inclusionary design: Addressing the specific mobility needs of the transgender community
Keywords: Social Inclusion · Gender Equality · Public Transport · Mobility Rights · Subsidized Services
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