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State Government Scheme

Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons

Under this scheme, the benefit of free travel in all types of busses of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation is provided to Person with Disabilities in all state routes and also provides the benefit of travel to the last route out of state.

Persons with disability
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Gujarat
Category
Travel & Tourism, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Online

About the Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons Scheme

The scheme "Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, the benefit of free travel in all types of busses of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation is provided to Persons with Disabilities in all state routes and also provides the benefit of travel to the last route out of state. The scheme is fully funded by the state government.

Benefits

  1. Under this scheme, a free traveling facility is provided to Persons with Disabilities in all types of buses of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation.
  2. The benefit of free travel is also provided up to the final/last station of the bus route in the case of travel outside the state of Gujarat.
  3. A card is also issued by the District Social Defense Officer after the approval of the application.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  2. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more in order to avail of the benefits under the scheme.

How to Apply for Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons

Application mode: Online

Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.

Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’.

Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.

Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.

Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.

Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.

Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.

Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons scheme?

The scheme "Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, the benefit of free travel in all types of busses of the Gujar…

Who is eligible for Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons?

The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more in order to avail of the benefits under the scheme.

What benefits does Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons provide?

Under this scheme, a free traveling facility is provided to Persons with Disabilities in all types of buses of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation. The benefit of free travel is also provided up to the final/last station of the bus route in the case of travel outside the state of Gujarat. A ca…

How can I apply for Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons?

Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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