Hyderabad, July 25 -- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the Congress government's Mahalakshmi scheme offering free bus travel to women, has brought major changes in Telangana, from improving healthcare access to reviving the state's public transport system.

Sharing his thoughts on social media, the Chief Minister said the scheme, despite being mocked by some, has eased the financial burden on women, supported their health needs, and brought more happiness and freedom to their daily lives.

Citing internal data, he said women's share in RTC bus usage has increased from 35% to 60%, while visits to hospitals for minor health issues among women from low-income families have gone up by 31%. "These figures, shared by women emplo...