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Naidu Lauds Women for Success of 'Stree Shakti'
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam
|August 26, 2025
Seeks details on occupancy and challenges faced by passengers
CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has hailed the Stree Shakti scheme as a resounding success, crediting its impact to the cooperation of women across the State.
Reviewing the performance of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) at the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister sought details on the scheme's implementation, occupancy levels, and challenges faced by passengers.
This story is from the August 26, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam.
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