MMPPY
Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana
Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana enhances transportation by connecting blocks and remote Panchayats to district headquarters. It offers a subsidy of ₹5,00,000 per bus to eligible individuals, particularly those from scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and backward classes, promoting entrepreneurship and improving mobility in the region.
States / UT: Bihar
Nodal department: Transport Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Public transport and private vehicles, Employment services and jobs
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Employment, Transport, Financial Assistance, Subsidy
Details
Under the Transport Department of the Bihar Government, has implemented the 'Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana' to provide transportation facilities connecting blocks and remote Panchayats with district headquarters. This scheme aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate mobility for residents across the state of Bihar. To encourage scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, extremely backward classes, backward classes, and minority communities entrepreneurship by providing financial support to purchase buses.
Benefits
- - Subsidy of ₹5,00,000/- per bus to beneficiaries
- Subsidy of ₹5,00,000/- per bus to beneficiaries.
Eligibility
- The beneficiary should be a resident of the block where they apply.
- The age of the beneficiary should not be less than 18 years.
- The beneficiary must have a driving license.
- The beneficiary should not be working/employed in government service.
- The beneficiary should belong to the specified categories SC, ST, EBC, BC, Minority, and General.
Exclusions
Application Process
Online
Step 01: The applicant need to visit the Transport Department’s official website for Mukhyamantri Block Transport Yojana registration.
Step 02: The applicant need to fill following details while registering :
- Phone Number
- Password
- Re-password
- Email ID
- Driving Licence Number
Step-03: Submit the details
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- How many beneficiaries are selected per block?
- A maximum of seven beneficiaries per block.
- Is there any special provision for Scheduled Tribes?
- Yes, blocks with over 1000 Scheduled Tribe population get one additional beneficiary from this category.
- What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
- A grant of ₹5,00,000/- per bus.
- Can beneficiaries sell their vehicles?
- Not without written approval from the Sub-Divisional Officer for five years, except under family inheritance.
- How do I apply for the scheme?
- Applications are submitted online through the Transport Department's website.
- How are beneficiaries selected?
- Based on educational qualifications and age, with a selection committee making the final decision.
- How will I know if I am selected?
- Lists will be published in the district transport office, and objections can be raised within three days.
- How will the grant be disbursed?
- After verification, the amount will be transferred to the beneficiary's account via CFMS.
- Is there a monitoring mechanism for the scheme?
- Yes, it will be monitored at the state level by the Special Secretary/Joint Secretary and at the district level by the District Officer.
- What is the duration of the scheme?
- The scheme operates from the financial year 2023-24 to 2025-26, with possible extensions upon approval.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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- Fill the application form
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