Sarkari Yojana
Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons
About Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons
Launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, “Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons” lets Persons with Disabilities ride free in every type of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation bus on all state routes. On routes leaving the state, free travel extends up to the last stop. The state government bears the full cost of the scheme.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Office Of The District Social Defence Officer, Gujarat
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must reside in Gujarat
Applicants must reside in Gujarat.
Applicants must have a disability of at least…
Applicants must have a disability of at least 40% to receive the scheme's benefits.
Benefits Provided
Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Persons with Disabilities may travel without charge in…
Persons with Disabilities may travel without charge in all categories of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation buses.
For journeys outside Gujarat, free travel is allowed…
For journeys outside Gujarat, free travel is allowed up to the final/last station of the bus route.
Once the application is approved, the District Social…
Once the application is approved, the District Social Defense Officer issues a card.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photograph of the applicant
A passport-size photograph of the applicant
A photocopy of the Aadhaar card
A photocopy of the Aadhaar card
Residence proof, such as a Ration Card, Electricity…
Residence proof, such as a Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Driving License, Aadhaar Card or Election Card
Age proof, such as a School Leaving Certificate,…
Age proof, such as a School Leaving Certificate, Medical Certificate or Birth Certificate
A disability medical certificate from the District Civil…
A disability medical certificate from the District Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent stating the applicant's percentage of disability
Other documents, as needed
Other documents, as needed
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Go to the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Under the 'Citizen Login' tab on the home…
Under the 'Citizen Login' tab on the home page, select New User 'Please Register Here'.
Provide your Full Name exactly as on the…
Provide your Full Name exactly as on the Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste and other details, then press 'Register'.
Once registered, sign in with your User ID…
Once registered, sign in with your User ID and Password.
Select 'User Profile' to update your profile
Select 'User Profile' to update your profile.
Enter all required information and press 'Update'
Enter all required information and press 'Update'.
When the profile is updated, choose the scheme…
When the profile is updated, choose the scheme shown on the home page to open its application form.
Complete all required fields of the form and…
Complete all required fields of the form and upload the relevant documents.
Accept the terms & conditions and press 'Save…
Accept the terms & conditions and press 'Save Application'.
Submit the form and print a copy for…
Submit the form and print a copy for your records. Keep the application number to check the status later by signing in to the portal with your User ID and Password. User Manual for Citizens
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.