Dehradun, Aug. 21 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 19 Aug: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a major concession for women in Uttarakhand. Women across the state will be able to travel free of cost in buses operated by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) on 28 and 29 August 2026. The state government has issued orders to UTC to ensure necessary arrangements for the implementation of this facility. According to the directive, women passengers will not be required to pay any fare during these two days.

It may be reminded, that Raksha Bandhan traditionally sees large numbers of women travelling to their parental homes and relatives, and the government's initiative aims to provide the...