Context: Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister flagged off YSR ‘Talli-Bidda’ Express, a dedicated transportation facility for new mothers who deliver at government hospitals in the state.
Need

• At present, there are not enough vehicles or in some areas cars, buses and babysitters are going home at their own expense.

About

• 500 vehicles that were flagged off would be sent to various parts of the State to cater to the needs of mothers and newborn children.
• The ‘Talli-Bidda’ vehicles would provide free transport to pregnant women, mothers and infants. 
• The service is coordinated by 102 /108 call centre which operates 24X7.