About this social welfare scheme
Under this scheme, the benefit of free travel in all types of busses of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation is provided to Person with Disabilities in all state routes and also provides the benefit of travel to the last route out of state.
The scheme "Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, the benefit of free travel in all types of busses of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation is provided to Persons with Disabilities in all state routes and also provides the benefit of travel to the last route out of state. The scheme is fully funded by the state government.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Free Travel in S.T Bus to the Disabled Persons (FTSTBDP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Office Of The District Social Defence Officer, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, a free traveling facility is provided to Persons with Disabilities in all types of buses of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation.
- The benefit of free travel is also provided up to the final/last station of the bus route in the case of travel outside the state of Gujarat.
- A card is also issued by the District Social Defense Officer after the approval of the application.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more in order to avail of the benefits under the scheme.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for free travel under this scheme?
Residents of Gujarat with a disability of 40% or more are eligible.
What are the benefits of this scheme?
Free travel in Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation buses and up to the final station outside of Gujarat.
What types of buses are covered under this scheme?
All types of buses operated by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation are covered.
Are there any limitations on where beneficiaries can travel?
Beneficiaries can travel free within the state routes and also avail free travel to the last station outside of Gujarat.
How is eligibility determined?
Eligibility is determined by the percentage of disability, which should be 40% or more.
Is there a specific authority responsible for issuing eligibility cards?
Yes, the District Social Defense Officer issues cards after approving the application.
Is the scheme funded by the state government?
Yes, the scheme is fully funded by the Government of Gujarat.
Is there an application process for this scheme?
Yes, eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal. https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website sje.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 79) sje.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details (Page No. 475) planning.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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