Sarkari Yojana
Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person
About Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person
Under the “Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person” scheme of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, every differently abled person can get a free bus pass. The pass makes it easier for them to travel in buses operated by the Government and non-governmental organizations within the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the…
Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for no less than 5 years.
Annual income of the applicant must not go…
Annual income of the applicant must not go above ₹ 75,000/-.
A disability of 40% or more is required
A disability of 40% or more is required.
Benefits Provided
Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The beneficiary can travel free of cost in…
The beneficiary can travel free of cost in buses operated by the Government and Non Governmental Organizations within the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Applicant's Aadhaar Card.
Family Ration Card
Family Ration Card.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate from the Competent Authority.
A Recent Passport-size Photograph
A Recent Passport-size Photograph.
Passbook of the bank account
Passbook of the bank account.
Certificate of Caste
Certificate of Caste.
Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate
Disability Certificate / Medical Certificate.
Identity Card for Financial Assistance
Identity Card for Financial Assistance.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person through the offline application process outlined below.
During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office…
During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Social Welfare Department and ask the staff assigned to issue and collect applications for a hard copy of the prescribed application form. OR Print out the prescribed application format yourself.
Complete all mandatory fields of the form, paste…
Complete all mandatory fields of the form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and attach copies of every mandatory document (self-attested if needed).
Hand in the completed, signed form and documents…
Hand in the completed, signed form and documents to the authority listed below -
Puducherry:
The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal:
The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam:
The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority that took your application, and make sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Issue of Free Bus Pass to Differently Abled Person through the online application process outlined below.
Open the e-District Portal of the Government of…
Open the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry through its Official Website.
Click "Login" in the top right corner of…
Click "Login" in the top right corner of the home page, and on the login screen choose "Register a New Membership".
Fill every mandatory field on the Registration Page
Fill every mandatory field on the Registration Page: Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Accept the declaration, type the Captcha Code and click "Signup".
Return to the Official Website of the Government…
Return to the Official Website of the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.
Click "Login" at the top right of the…
Click "Login" at the top right of the home page, enter your Username and Password along with the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
The following screen shows the Government of Puducherry's…
The following screen shows the Government of Puducherry's schemes arranged Department-wise.
Choose the scheme you want to apply for,…
Choose the scheme you want to apply for, which opens its online application form.
Complete every mandatory field (those with a red…
Complete every mandatory field (those with a red asterisk) and upload the mandatory documents (self-attested if needed).
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the…
Tick the declaration "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge", submit the application and keep a note of the application number for tracking the application. This number is also sent to your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.