ST Bus Fare Concession

Provide Relaxation in ST Bus Fare to Children and Patients Suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ports and Transport Department

Department: Ports and Transport Department

Nodal department: Ports and Transport Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Children, Patients

Tags: Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Bus Fare, Concession, Healthcare, Transport, Children, Patients, Gujarat, Government Scheme, Assistance, Travel

Details

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) offers a 50% concession in bus fare for children and patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia. This concession is available for two to three trips per month, or as needed, to visit a city hospital that has a blood bank suitable for blood transfusions. The patient or child is allowed to travel with one helper.

Benefits

  • - 50% concession in bus fare for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia patients
  • Applicable for two to three trips per month or as needed
  • Travel to city hospitals with blood banks for transfusions
  • One helper allowed to accompany the patient/child
  • 50% concession in bus fare for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia patients
  • Applicable for two to three trips per month or as needed
  • Travel to city hospitals with blood banks for transfusions
  • One helper allowed to accompany the patient/child

Eligibility

Children and patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia. No specific income or educational requirements.

Application Process

Online

  1. Obtain a certificate from a Civil Surgeon.
  2. Prepare an Identity Card.
  3. Submit the application form to the nearest depot or bus station.
  4. Download the application form from the provided links.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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