India, Oct. 15 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state's landmark 'Shakti' scheme, which provides free bus rides for all women domiciled in Karnataka, has been certified by the London Book of World Records for the highest number of free bus rides availed by women.

In addition, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has also been recognized by the London Book of World Records as the most award-winning road transport corporation in the world.

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Taking to X, Siddaramaiah celebrated the dual achievements, saying, "Karnataka enters the global stage with two histori...