To provide free travel facility to persons with benchmark disabilities in all types of buses operated by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), including interstate travel up to the last station of the bus route.
a) Free travel in GSRTC buses for eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
b) Travel facility is extended even outside the state up to the last bus stop
c) A special travel card is issued to the beneficiary by the District Social Defence Officer
a) Disability Requirement:
1) Person with 40% or more benchmark disability under RPwD Act 2016
b) Residence Requirement:
1) Applicant must be a resident of Gujarat
c) Age Limit:
1) No age restriction
d) Income Criteria:
1) No income criteria
a) Step 1: Visit the office of the District Social Defence Officer
b) Step 2: Obtain and fill the application form for free travel facility
c) Step 3: Attach all necessary documents (see below)
d) Step 4: Submit the form for verification and issuance of the travel card
a) Identity and Address Proof:
1) Passport-size Photograph
2) Aadhar Card
3) Proof of Residence (any one of Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Driving License / Aadhar Card / Election Card)
b) Disability & Age Proof:
1) Disability Certificate issued by the District Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent
2) Proof of Age (School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate / Medical Certificate)
c) Other Documents:
1) Any additional documents as required by the local authority