Padma Awardee Free Travel Facility
About this scheme
Launched on 24th May, 2010, the scheme “Padma Awardee Free Travel Facility” by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide free travel facilities in Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses to eligible Rajasthan residents who are Padma Award recipients and gallantry medal awardees, as a mark of honor and recognition for their distinguished service.
Benefits
- Free Travel Facility: Eligible beneficiaries are provided free travel in Rajasthan State Transport Corporation(RSRTC ) buses. - Coverage of Buses: The benefit is applicable across all categories of RSRTC buses, including air-conditioned and Volvo buses. - Route Applicability: The facility is available only on routes where RSRTC buses are operational.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a native resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be a recipient of a Padma Award conferred by the President of India.
- The applicant should be a recipient of a gallantry medal from the Armed Forces.
How to Apply
Online
- RSRTC Online RFID Registration Form: Click Here.
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should submit the gallantry Award and Padma Award certificate for verification.
Step 2: The applicant should approach the RSRTC Headquarters, Jaipur for document submission.
Step 3: After successful verification, the competent authority issues an identity card or RFID card.
Step 4: The applicant can thereafter avail free travel in eligible RSRTC buses using the issued card.
Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate.
- Certificate of Padma Award.
- Passport-size Photo.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the “Padma Awardee Free Travel Facility” scheme?
The scheme is an initiative of the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation that provides free bus travel facilities to eligible Padma Award recipients and gallantry medal awardees who are residents of Rajasthan.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any applicant who is a native resident of Rajasthan, has received a Padma Award from the President of India, and fulfills the gallantry medal condition mentioned in the guidelines is eligible to apply.
- What type of benefit is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a non-monetary benefit in the form of free travel in Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses.
- Are air-conditioned and Volvo buses included under the scheme?
Yes, the free travel facility is applicable across all categories of RSRTC buses, including air-conditioned and Volvo buses.
- Is the benefit applicable on all routes within Rajasthan?
The benefit is applicable only on those routes where Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses are operational.
- Is any monetary assistance provided under this scheme?
No, the scheme does not provide any monetary assistance and offers only free travel facilities.
- How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
The applicant must apply through the RSRTC Online RFID Registration Form by submitting the prescribed documents.
- Is RFID registration mandatory to avail the benefit?
Yes, issuance of an RFID card after online registration and document verification is mandatory for availing the free travel facility.
- What documents are required for applying under the scheme?
The applicant must submit a domicile certificate, Padma Award certificate, and a passport-size photograph.
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