Program brief
| Form of support | In kind: goods or services, not cash |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Women |
| Level | State, Tamil Nadu |
| Field | Transport & Infrastructure |
| Started | 2021 |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to provide to eligible women/ transgender beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu under the Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women, Free of Cost Travel in Government of Tamil Nadu Buses. No Need to Pay any Fare up to 30 Kilometers.
The Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme. The government of Tamil Nadu under the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment announced a scheme whereby women travelers can travel without paying any fare in government-run normal-fare buses (for short distances of up to 30 kilometers) in cities and towns in the state. Women are issued zero tickets (a fareless ticket) when they travel in these buses.
Among the women passengers who use the Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme (ZTBT), around 52% of them are below the age of 40. The fact that more than 48% of women users are more than 40 years of age indicates the extent to which this scheme benefits older women. There are no major differences in these proportions across districts.
ZTBT Scheme users are those with educational qualifications of less than fifth grade (5 years of school education). They comprise almost 44% of the sample users
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Tamil Nadu Corporation For Development Of Women. |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
Eligibility
- Age
- 5 to 80 years
- Gender
- Female
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Only women will be eligible.
- Women should be permanent Residents of Tamil Nadu.
- There is a travel limit of 30-kilometers.
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Application steps
Offline
No formal application is needed. Women simply board the bus and request a zero-value ticket from the conductor.
Questions and answers
What is Tamil Nadu Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women?
The scheme is to provide to eligible women/ transgender beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu under the Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women, Free of Cost Travel in Government of Tamil Nadu Buses. No Need to Pay any Fare up to 30 Kilometers.
Who is Eligibili for this Scheme?
Only, Women who are Permanent Residents of Tamil Nadu.
Is there an application Process?
No, There is no need to apply anywhere for the Tamil Nadu Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women.
There is any kilometers limits?
Women Beneficiary can only travel for free in government run buses up to 30 kilometers within the Tamil Nadu State.
Is bus travel free for women in Tamil Nadu?
Yes, Women can travel free only in ordinary buses. Tamil Nadu is the only state where such a restriction applies.
How does the government fund the Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women?
The scheme is funded by the state government as part of its commitment to promoting women's mobility, safety, and empowerment.
Is pre-registration or application required to benefit from the Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme?
In most cases, there is no need for pre-registration or a separate application process. Women can simply board the designated buses to avail of the free travel benefit.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Website tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in
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