Free Travel Facility for Women/Girls on Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan
About this scheme
Launched in 2010, the scheme "Free Travel Facility for Women/Girls on Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan" by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide free travel facility to women and girls of Rajasthan on International Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan through Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses up to the Rajasthan state border.
Benefits
- Free Travel Facility: The scheme provides free bus travel to women and girls of Rajasthan on 8th March (International Women’s Day) and Raksha Bandhan Festival Day. - Coverage of Buses: The benefit is valid in all categories of buses except AC buses. - Route Applicability: Free travel is allowed only up to the Rajasthan state border.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a woman or a girl.
- The applicant should be a native resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be travelling on International Women’s Day or Raksha Bandhan.
How to Apply
Offline
- The applicant should approach the bus conductor or the booking office while travelling.
Documents Required
- No Documents Required (Benefit Provided During Travel Time).
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this scheme?
The scheme aims to provide free bus travel to women and girls of Rajasthan on International Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan.
- Who can avail the free travel benefit?
Any woman or girl residing in Rajasthan can avail the benefit on the specified days.
- On which days is free travel provided?
Free travel is provided on 8 March (International Women’s Day) and on Raksha Bandhan festival day.
- Is the benefit available every year?
Yes, the free travel facility is provided every year based on government approval.
- Which department implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan.
- Are AC buses included under this scheme?
No, the scheme benefit is not applicable in AC buses.
- Up to what distance is free travel allowed?
Free travel is allowed only up to the Rajasthan state border.
- Do women need to apply separately for this scheme?
No, women and girls do not need to apply separately as the benefit is available directly during travel.
- How can the applicant avail the free travel facility?
The applicant can avail the benefit at the time of travel by contacting the conductor or booking office.
- Are any documents mandatory to avail this scheme?
No documents are mandatory, as the benefit is provided directly during travel time.
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