Sarkari Yojana
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana
About Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana
Under the “Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana”, the Transport Department, Government of Jharkhand, encourages private bus operators with incentives so that rural people get better transport and villages are better connected. Routes under the scheme link far-flung villages with block headquarters, district headquarters, schools, colleges, medical institutions, main roads and commercial centres.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only private bus operators registered in Jharkhand can…
Only private bus operators registered in Jharkhand can apply.
The vehicles run must be new light/medium commercial…
The vehicles run must be new light/medium commercial four-wheelers seating 7 to 42 passengers (driver not counted).
Every vehicle has to meet the Motor Vehicles…
Every vehicle has to meet the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and carry a Hard Top or Soft Top body.
Vehicles linking rural routes with block/district headquarters, schools,…
Vehicles linking rural routes with block/district headquarters, schools, colleges, hospitals and main roads get preference.
Operators must commit to running on approved routes…
Operators must commit to running on approved routes and charging the government-prescribed fares.
Anyone who has broken permit conditions in the…
Anyone who has broken permit conditions in the past may be kept out of the scheme.
Benefits Provided
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Support is paid for every kilometer, with the rate depending on how many seats the bus has
33 to 42 seats
33 to 42 seats: the operator earns ₹18 per km.
25 to 32 seats
25 to 32 seats: the rate is ₹14.50 per km.
13 to 24 seats
13 to 24 seats: ₹10.50 per km is paid.
7 to 12 seats
7 to 12 seats: support works out to ₹7.50 per km.
Tax and Fee Waivers:
Road tax is waived, while the permit fee (₹1), application fee (₹1), registration fee (₹1) and fitness inspection fee (₹1) are charged at nominal rates.
Priority Access:
At government bus stands, rural buses get priority, and they pay no stand fees, tolls or municipal entry fees.
Route Permits:
Permits can be issued for routes of up to 125 km linking villages with block/district headquarters and key services.
Subsidies:
Running costs such as fuel (diesel) can be subsidised.
Renewal Options:
After five years, permits may be renewed if performance has been satisfactory, or they continue until the scheme's validity ends.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size.
Aadhaar Card (as identity proof)
Aadhaar Card (as identity proof).
Registration Certificate of the vehicle (for new vehicles…
Registration Certificate of the vehicle (for new vehicles bought in line with the scheme).
License of the person driving the vehicle
License of the person driving the vehicle.
Permit Application Form (completed and signed)
Permit Application Form (completed and signed).
Fitness Certificate of the vehicle
Fitness Certificate of the vehicle.
Route Map/Proposal (marking the rural route the bus…
Route Map/Proposal (marking the rural route the bus will cover).
Details of the bank account
Details of the bank account.
Affidavit of Compliance (a declaration that scheme rules…
Affidavit of Compliance (a declaration that scheme rules and regulations will be followed).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Gram Gadi Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Collect the form from the Regional Transport Office…
Collect the form from the Regional Transport Office (RTO), or download it from the transport department's official website.
Enter every required detail on the form, covering…
Enter every required detail on the form, covering personal, vehicle and route information.
Attach each of the documents listed above
Attach each of the documents listed above.
Hand in the filled form at the respective…
Hand in the filled form at the respective (Regional Transport Office) RTO, paying the nominal fee of ₹1.
NOTE:
The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) examines the application and, once it approves, issues permits for the stated route.
Buses should then run on the approved timetable while continuing to meet the scheme's conditions.
Where applicable, permit renewal can be sought after five years.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.