UDF government to implement two ‘Indira guarantees’, including free bus travel for women
The United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has announced the implementation of two 'Indira guarantees' during its first Cabinet meeting. These include free bus travel for women and the establishment of a dedicated department for senior citizens. Additionally, the government plans to increase honorariums for ASHA and Anganwadi workers and will conduct a reinvestigation into a past incident involving a former Chief Minister's security personnel.
- ▪The UDF government will implement free bus travel for women starting June 15.
- ▪A new department for senior citizens will be created to enhance their welfare.
- ▪Honorariums for ASHA workers will increase by ₹3,000, while Anganwadi workers will see a ₹1,000 increase in their pay.
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The first Cabinet meeting of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government, which took charge on Monday (May 18, 2026), decided to implement two of the five ‘Indira guarantees’ that the front had promised during the election campaign.Also read: Kerala CM swearing-in ceremony updates on May 18, 2026At a press conference following the Cabinet meeting, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced guarantees such as free bus travel for all women in buses belonging to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and a dedicated department for senior citizens to ensure dignity, care and focused welfare for the elderly.“I think Kerala will be the first State to have such a department.
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