Free and Concessional Travel for Visually Impaired, Differently-Abled Persons: Punjab Government
100% Concession For Visually Impaired Persons
Free and Concessional Travel for Visually Impaired, Differently-Abled Persons: Punjab Government
In a move aimed at facilitating free and concessional travel for visually impaired and differently-abled persons in government buses, the Punjab Government has released an amount of Rs 84.26 lakh, the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab (IPRD) said in a press release.
Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced the initiative.
100% Concession For Visually Impaired Persons:
According to the scheme, visually impaired persons are entitled to a 100% concession in bus fares on all government buses, while other categories of differently-abled persons are eligible for a 50% fare concession.
“This facility is available to individuals with 40% or more disability, as per the prescribed norms,” IPRD said, citing Dr. Baljit Kaur.
“The Minister added that for the year 2025–26, a total budget provision of Rs 3.50 crore has been made under this scheme. Out of this, Rs 2.61 crore has already been utilized, and now an additional Rs 84.26 lakh has been released to ensure the continuous benefit of this facility to eligible beneficiaries,” the press release read.
Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is “fully committed to making the lives of persons with disabilities more comfortable, secure, and self-reliant.”
She further stated that, alongside transport facilities, the department is making consistent efforts to promote the education, employment, and social empowerment of persons with disabilities “so that they can confidently integrate with the mainstream of society.”
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