Kerala launches the “Priyadarshini” scheme to provide free bus travel for women, with Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan inaugurating the initiative at Thampanoor. Multiple reports describe the start of the program as a formal inauguration event, including an inaugural journey from Thampanoor to the Secretariat. The trip carries the Chief Minister and other dignitaries and is operated by a women crew. One outlet frames the launch as a gesture honoring women, while other coverage focuses on the operational and ceremonial details of the launch. The accounts agree that the scheme is aimed at extending free public transport access to women across the state. The reports do not provide additional operational specifics such as eligibility conditions, routes, or the duration of the program in the provided text. Overall, the available information centers on the launch, the location of the inauguration, and the use of women staff for the inaugural service.