The “Bus Traveling Facility for Visually Impaired/Bus Concession” scheme is an initiative by the Delhi Social Welfare Department to support persons with vision impairment. Under this scheme, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) offers free travel in DTC buses for individuals with visual disabilities. Additionally, for applicants with 100% blindness, the scheme provides a 50% travel concession for their escort or attendant.
Benefits
- Free Bus Travel:
Persons with vision impairment can travel free on DTC buses. - Escort Concession:
Applicants with 100% disability are eligible for a 50% concession for their escort or attendant.
Eligibility
- Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of Delhi. - Disability Percentage:
The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above. - Pre-application Requirement:
Prior to applying at the depot, the applicant must obtain a card issued by the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM). - Escort Concession:
The facility of concession for the escort is available only to those with 100% blindness.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain Application Form:
- The eligible applicant can collect the application form from the respective DTC depot by paying a nominal fee of ₹1.
- Complete and Submit:
- Fill out the form with all required details and attach the necessary documents.
- Submit the completed form at the same depot.
- Verification and Issuance:
- After successful verification of the application and documents, a bus pass will be issued to the applicant.
Note: Ensure that you obtain the SDM-issued card before applying at the depot.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof:
Aadhaar Card or any other recognized identity card. - SDM Card:
Card issued by the Sub Divisional Magistrate. - Residential Proof:
Documents verifying the applicant’s residence in Delhi. - Passport-size Photograph
- Disability Certificate:
A copy of the disability certificate proving the percentage of disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the benefit of the scheme?
The scheme provides free bus travel on DTC buses for visually impaired persons, and a 50% travel concession for the escort if the applicant has 100% blindness. - Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Delhi Social Welfare Department. - Which is the implementing department of the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department. - Is the facility of concession provided to the escort/attendant?
Yes, but only if the applicant has 100% blindness. - Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
Applicants must be residents of Delhi with a visual disability of 40% or more. - Is this scheme only for residents of Delhi?
Yes, only residents of Delhi are eligible. - Where can an applicant get the card?
The card must be obtained from the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) before applying at the depot. - How can an applicant avail the benefits of the scheme?
By collecting the application form from the DTC depot, submitting the completed form with required documents, and obtaining a bus pass after verification. - How much does an applicant need to pay for the application form?
The application form can be obtained for a nominal fee of ₹1.