Sarkari Yojana
Mhaji Bus Scheme
About Mhaji Bus Scheme
The Department of Transport, Government of Goa, launched the “Mhaji Bus Scheme” to give financial and infrastructure support to private stage carriage bus operators in Goa. Its goals are a public transport system that is affordable, safe and dependable, more buses across the State, less traffic congestion and greater use of public transport, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Operators receive a subsidy of ₹3/- for every kilometer operated, reimbursement of 50% of the annual insurance premium paid up to ₹30,000/-, and ₹10,00,000/- to replace buses over 15 years old with new buses seating at least 27.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mhaji Bus Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only private bus operators holding a valid stage…
Only private bus operators holding a valid stage carriage permit from the competent authority in Goa can apply.
The bus/mini bus must be registered in Goa…
The bus/mini bus must be registered in Goa in the applicant's own name.
A bus run under the scheme cannot be…
A bus run under the scheme cannot be more than 15 years old, counted from its first registration.
The applicant must agree to follow every operational,…
The applicant must agree to follow every operational, branding, safety, and service norm laid down in the scheme.
Buses have to run for the entire month
Buses have to run for the entire month.
Whenever a bus is off the road, the…
Whenever a bus is off the road, the competent authority must be told in advance. Relaxation
During the first 3 years, buses up to…
During the first 3 years, buses up to 20 years old should be allowed to take part.
Repairs and maintenance may keep a bus off…
Repairs and maintenance may keep a bus off the road for just two days, and these should fall on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
Benefits Provided
Mhaji Bus Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible operators get a subsidy of ₹3/- for…
Eligible operators get a subsidy of ₹3/- for each kilometer operated.
Under the Bus Insurance Subsidy, half (50%) of…
Under the Bus Insurance Subsidy, half (50%) of the annual insurance premium paid is reimbursed, up to ₹30,000/-.
Operators replacing buses over 15 years old with…
Operators replacing buses over 15 years old with new buses that seat at least 27 receive Assistance of ₹10,00,000/-.
All fare revenue collected from passengers stays with…
All fare revenue collected from passengers stays with the operator, who does not have to deposit any fare with the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.
Participating operators are entitled to half (50%) of…
Participating operators are entitled to half (50%) of the advertisement revenue from their buses.
On the recommendation of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited,…
On the recommendation of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited, a mobilization advance of up to 60 days of operational subsidy may be sanctioned if needed. Disbursement
The kilometers counted for financial assistance are those…
The kilometers counted for financial assistance are those in the Fare Chart issued with the stage carriage permit by the Regional Transport Authority.
Money collected through Kadamba Transport Corporation Smart transit…
Money collected through Kadamba Transport Corporation Smart transit Passes and Smart transit cards is reimbursed to each operator according to the guidelines of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Required at Application/Enrollment Stage (Form-MM1)
The Registration Certificate (RC)
The Registration Certificate (RC).
A valid Stage Carriage Permit
A valid Stage Carriage Permit.
The Insurance Certificate
The Insurance Certificate.
A Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
A Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.
A photograph of the bus
A photograph of the bus.
Operator's Aadhaar Card
Operator's Aadhaar Card.
A cancelled cheque or a copy of the…
A cancelled cheque or a copy of the bank passbook.
Form-MM2 (Undertaking Of Compliance)
Form-MM2 (Undertaking Of Compliance). Required for Claim Submission (Annexure A, B, or C)
A copy of the vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC)
A copy of the vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC).
A copy of the valid Stage Carriage Permit
A copy of the valid Stage Carriage Permit.
Copies of the valid Fitness Certificate and Insurance…
Copies of the valid Fitness Certificate and Insurance Certificate.
Proof that passenger and road taxes are paid…
Proof that passenger and road taxes are paid up to date.
A clearance certificate for any pending prosecutions involving…
A clearance certificate for any pending prosecutions involving the vehicles.
Documents from the permit-issuing authority certifying the operational…
Documents from the permit-issuing authority certifying the operational kilometers (needed for the Fuel Subsidy Claim, Annexure A).
A copy of the insurance certificate and premium…
A copy of the insurance certificate and premium paid (needed for the Insurance Subsidy Claim, Annexure B).
An invoice or proforma invoice from a vehicle…
An invoice or proforma invoice from a vehicle dealer within Goa showing the vehicle's cost price (needed for the Bus Replacement Subsidy Claim, Annexure C).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mhaji Bus Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Print the prescribed format of the application forms…
Print the prescribed format of the application forms (Annexure A, B, C).
Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested where needed).
Within the prescribed period, if any, hand in…
Within the prescribed period, if any, hand in the completed and signed form with the documents to the Managing Director, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited, Paraiso Goa Building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa - 403 521. Post-Application Processes
Applications are verified by the General Manager or…
Applications are verified by the General Manager or another officer specially appointed for the Mhaji Bus Scheme. Where necessary, the authorities may carry out field inspections to assess claims and check the bus's details and compliance.
Once the application is verified and approved, the…
Once the application is verified and approved, the applicant receives an official Letter of Empanelment and must then sign a formal Agreement with the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited setting out the operational and service obligations under the scheme.
Official Application & Website
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