Punjabi government provides for women over 60 a Concessional Bus Travel Facility through the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development. Introduced on November 12, 1999, it provides a fifty percent discount on Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus fares.
100% state-sponsored program to help older women travel more easily and affordably.
Benefits of the Plan
- 50% Bus Fare Reimbursement: Women 60 years of age or older are eligible to receive 50% of their State Government bus fares reimbursed.
- Simple Access: After presenting the required paperwork, the concerned Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) will grant concessional passes.
Qualifications
In order to get benefits under this program, the candidate needs to be:
- Punjabi women over 60 who live there permanently.
How to Apply
The application process is completed offline. The actions to take are:
- Obtain the Suggested Form:
A woman can pick up the application form from the Child Development Project Officer’s (CDPO) office or from her village-level Anganwadi Worker (AWW). - Send in the Required Documents:
- Fill out the form completely and include the required papers:
- Aadhaar cards or matriculation certificates serve as proof of age.
- Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, or ration cards are examples of proof of residency.
- Fill out the form completely and include the required papers:
- Send in Your Application:
- Send the completed form and its supporting documentation to the block-level office or the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
- Bus Ticket:
- The concessional bus permit will be issued by the CDPO following document verification.
Redress of Grievances
Applicants who have any problems or complaints about the program can get in touch with:
- CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)
- District Program Officer
- Head Office Email:
- Helpline: 0172-2608746
Required Documents
The following must be submitted by applicants:
- Proof of Age:
- Voter card, ration card, Aadhaar card, matriculation certificate.
- Proof of Residency:
- Aadhaar card, voter card, ration card.
Questions and Answers (FAQs)
- The Concessional Bus Travel Facility is available to whom?
Women who live in Punjab and are 60 years of age or older are eligible. - What advantages does the plan offer?
The program offers a 50% bus fare reduction on State Government vehicles run by PRTC and Punjab Roadways. - The concessional passes are given out by whom?
Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) grant concessional passes after the necessary paperwork is submitted. - Are women from other states eligible for this program?
No, the program is only available to Punjab’s permanent inhabitants. - For the Concessional Bus Travel Facility, how do I apply?
The application form, together with the necessary paperwork, can be picked up and delivered to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) by qualified women. - How may I file complaints about the scheme?
For more information, applicants can reach the CDPO, Head Office, or District Program Officer via phone or email.