Free Travel Facility for Leprosy Cured Persons
About this scheme
Launched in 2010, the scheme "Free Travel Facility for Leprosy Cured Persons" by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to facilitate free bus travel through ordinary, express, and night services to leprosy-cured persons with disabilities within the operational routes of the Corporation.
Benefits
- Free Travel Facility: Eligible beneficiaries are provided free travel in Rajasthan State Transport Corporation(RSRTC ) buses. - Coverage of Buses: The facility is applicable on ordinary, express, and night bus services. - Route Applicability: Free travel is allowed up to the routes where Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses are operational.
Who is Eligible
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
The applicant should obtain and use an RFID Card issued by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation based on the certified disability status.
How to Apply
Online
- RSRTC Online RFID Registration Form: Click Here.
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should apply for issuance of an RFID Card by submitting the prescribed documents.
Step 2: The applicant is required to submit one passport-size photograph along with the application.
Step 3: The application is to be submitted at the office of the Chief Manager of the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate.
- Non-Income Tax Payer Certificate.
- Disability Certificate Issued by an Authorised Subject Specialist Doctor.
- RFID Card Issued by Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- Passport Size Photograph.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the "Free Travel Facility for Leprosy Cured Persons"?
The Free Travel Facility for Leprosy Cured Persons is a welfare scheme implemented by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation to provide free travel in ordinary, express, and night bus services to eligible leprosy cured persons with disability on routes where Corporation buses are operational.
- Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan.
- From which year has the scheme been operational?
The scheme has been operational since the year 2010.
- Who can avail the benefit of this scheme?
The benefit can be availed by leprosy cured persons with disability who are native residents of Rajasthan and fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- What type of travel facility is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides completely free travel in ordinary, express, and night services operated by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- Which bus services are covered under this scheme?
The free travel facility is applicable only in ordinary, express, and night buses of Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- Is the free travel facility available on all routes?
The free travel facility is available only on those routes where Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses are operational.
- Is the benefit provided in cash or in kind?
The benefit is provided in kind in the form of free bus travel and no cash assistance is given to the beneficiary.
- How can an eligible person apply for this scheme?
An eligible person can apply by submitting the required documents along with a passport size photograph for issuance of an RFID card.
- Where should the application be submitted?
The application should be submitted at the Office of the Chief Manager of the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
The applicant is required to submit a Rajasthan Domicile Certificate, a Non-Income Tax Payer Certificate, a Disability Certificate issued by an authorised subject specialist doctor, and a passport size photograph.
- Are income tax payers eligible to avail benefits under this scheme?
No, applicants who are income tax payers are not eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
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