Srinagar, April 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday fulfilled a key budget announcement with the launch of a free bus service for women.

The chief minister flagged off the Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative for women from the SKICC. A government spokesperson described the move as a landmark towards gender-inclusive mobility.

The launch was attended by ministers Sakina Itoo and Satish Sharma.

Before the official flag-off, Abdullah inaugurated zero-ticket travel for schoolgirls, underscoring the Union Territory government's commitment to accessible and safe transportation for young students.

The Zero-Ticket Travel Initiative for women - fulfilling a key budget announcement of the National Conference government - en...