Sarkari Yojana
Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
About Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
Punjab’s Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development runs the “Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age”. Since 12.11.99, every woman aged 60 or over living in Punjab has been entitled to half-price (50%) fares on Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation buses. Child Development Project Officers are empowered to issue the passes once age and residence proof are shown. The State fully funds the scheme (100%).
Scheme Overview
State Government
Department Of Social Security And Women & Child Development, Government Of Punjab
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Any woman aged 60 years or above…
Any woman aged 60 years or above who lives in Punjab can use this scheme.
Benefits Provided
Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Women pay only half the fare, a…
Women pay only half the fare, a 50% concession, on State Government buses.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of age (Aadhar Card or Matric Certificate)
Proof of age (Aadhar Card or Matric Certificate)
Proof of residence (Aadhar Card, Voter Card or…
Proof of residence (Aadhar Card, Voter Card or Ration Card)
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Eligible women can get the prescribed bus pass performa from the Anganwadi Worker (AWW) in their village.
Note: Every Child Development Project Officer has the authority to issue these passes when proof of age and residence is produced.
Contact at Block level: Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
Grievances Redressal:
Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
District Programme Officer
Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)
Email: dsswcd@punjab.gov.in & ddicdsheadOffice@rediffmail.com
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.