Ladli Beti Scheme 2026

This scheme offers free bus travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses for visually impaired individuals who Read More... are residents of Delhi. Escorts of those with 100% blindness also receive a concession. Read less

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Travelling in the city can be challenging, especially for people with disabilities. Understanding this, the Delhi Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), has introduced a special scheme to make commutes easier for the visually impaired.

What Is This Scheme?

This initiative, known as the 'Bus Traveling Facility for Visually Impaired/Bus Concession', is designed to provide essential support to individuals facing vision impairment. It ensures they can travel across Delhi using DTC buses without any cost. For those with severe vision loss, their companions also get a discount on fares.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The primary beneficiaries are residents of Delhi who have a certified disability of 40% or more, with a specific focus on those with vision impairment. Additionally, if an applicant is not less than 100% blind, their escort or attendant is eligible for a fare concession.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Accessibility and mobility are crucial for independence. This scheme directly addresses these needs by removing financial barriers to public transport for the visually impaired. It promotes inclusion and empowers individuals with vision impairment to participate more actively in daily life, work, and social activities across the city.

Objective

This scheme offers free bus travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses for visually impaired individuals who are residents of Delhi. Escorts of those with 100% blindness also receive a concession.

Benefits

Benefits & Features:

A recurring deposit account under this scheme shall be opened by the natural or legal guardian of the girl child.

A contribution of Rs. 1000/- per month will be made by J&K Government from the birth of the girl child/account opening date for the next 14 years. (A total of Rs. 168000/- only will be contributed by the UT.)

No credits other than a monthly contribution of Rs. 1000/- by the J&K Government is to be allowed in Phase I (RD Account)

After the maturity of Phase I (recurring deposit account) the account will graduate to Phase II (Cumulative Term Deposit account).

No partial drawls or Foreclosure will be allowed under any circumstances during any phase.

Maturity benefits under the scheme will be paid to the beneficiary on completion of 21 years of age or 21 years after the first installment or 85 months after the last installment whichever is later by crediting the savings bank account of the girl child. However, the girl child is at liberty to reinvest the amount in any deposit plan of the bank at card rates.

The nomination facility will not be applicable in the scheme. In the unfortunate event of the death of the girl child, the account will be closed immediately and the balance amount along with interest accrued will revert to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh;

In the event of the death of the beneficiary, before she attains 21 years of age, the amount in the Recurring Deposit account / Term Deposit account shall be closed before maturity without pre-payment charges.

The account opened at a particular branch may not be transferred to any other branch even if the girl child in whose name the account stands shifts to a place other than the city or locality where the account stands.

The beneficiary/parent or guardian of the beneficiary shall produce a ‘life certificate of the beneficiary (girl child)’ certified by a gazetted officer or by the principal of the school/ college where she is enrolled before the concerned bank branch after every three years and at the time of maturity.

As the scheme is aimed at households having an annual income of less than 75000/- The TDS shall not be deducted as long as the guardian/beneficiary furnishes form 15G/15H every year and has a valid PAN

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a permanent resident of Delhi.
You should have a certified disability of 40% or more.
For escort concession, the applicant must have not less than 100% blindness.
Before applying for travel benefits, you need to obtain a specific card from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

How To Apply

First, obtain a card from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Visit your nearest Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depot to get the application form for the scheme.
Fill out the application form carefully.
Submit the completed form at the same depot where you obtained it, along with all the required documents.
You can get the application form by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 1.

Documents Required

A valid identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or any other government-issued ID.
The specific card issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Proof of your residence in Delhi.
Recent passport-sized photographs.
A copy of your official disability certificate.

FAQ’s

Who is eligible to use the free bus service under this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Delhi and have a certified disability of 40% or more, specifically vision impairment. If you are not less than 100% blind, your escort can get a concession.

What documents do I need to apply for this bus concession?

You'll need identity proof (like Aadhaar), the card from the SDM, proof of Delhi residency, passport-sized photos, and your disability certificate.

Can my attendant or escort travel for free too?

Your escort or attendant can get a 50% concession on bus fares if you have a disability of not less than 100% blindness.

Which department is responsible for this scheme?

The Delhi Social Welfare Department launched this scheme, and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is responsible for implementing the bus travel facility.

Where can I get the card needed for this scheme?

You need to get the required card from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office before you can apply for the bus concession.

What is the main benefit provided by this scheme?

The scheme allows persons with vision impairment residing in Delhi to travel for free on all DTC buses.

How do I apply for the bus concession after getting the SDM card?

After getting your card from the SDM, you can visit any DTC depot to collect and submit the application form along with your documents. The application form costs just Rs. 1.

Is this bus concession available for people from all over India?

No, this scheme is exclusively for individuals who are residents of Delhi.