Yogi Adityanath announces this free gift for Uttar Pradesh women

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced free transportation to women on Raksha Bandhan in all category of state-owned buses.

"Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious festival. I wish the citizens of this state a very happy Raksha Bandhan. On the occasion of this auspicious festival, the state government has directed the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to offer free transportation to women on Raksha Bandhan in all categories of buses," Adityanath said in a statement.

As per the government, the free transportation service will remain effective for 24 hours starting from midnight of August 14 till midnight of August 15. 

Yogi said that this is a gift to all the sisters of Uttar Pradesh by the state government. Women will be given adequate security in the buses during the free travelling on August 15.