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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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
- Obtain a certificate from a Civil Surgeon.
- Prepare an Identity Card.
- Submit the application form to the nearest depot or bus station.
- Download the application form from the provided links.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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