Delhi Government under its Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme will provide the benefit of free travel in DTC and Cluster Buses to all women/ transgender individuals aged above 12 within the State boundary of Delhi.
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Delhi Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Delhi Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | Year 2025. |
| Benefits Provided | Free Travel in DTC and Cluster Buses within Delhi. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Women and Transgenders aged above 12. |
| Responsible Department | Delhi Transport Corporation. |
| How to Apply | Through the Banks and PoS Machines. |
| Read Scheme in Hindi | दिल्ली सहेली पिंक स्मार्ट कार्ड योजना. |
| Free Scheme Updates | WhatsApp | Telegram |
Introduction of Delhi Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme: A Brief Insight
- Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta announced on Twitter that the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme (दिल्ली सहेली पिंक स्मार्ट कार्ड योजना) will be implemented very soon in the State.
- Then on 02-03-2026, Government launched the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme in the presence of the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji.
- It will take place under the earlier scheme of the Kejriwal-led Delhi Government, named “Pink Ticket Scheme”.
- Transport Corporation of the Delhi Government is the implementing agency of this scheme.
- The benefits under the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme are the same as the Pink Ticket Scheme.
- Girls, Women, and Transgender individuals aged above 12 are eligible to receive the benefit of free of cost travel in buses within Delhi.
- The benefit of free travel under the Saheli Pink Smart Scheme of the Government of Delhi is only applicable in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Buses.
- Now, the Smt. Rekha Gupta led the Delhi Government to make slight changes in the implementation of this scheme.
- Saheli Pink Smart NCMC Cards will be issued to beneficiaries for hassle-free travel in buses.
- Delhi Transport Corporation with the help of empanelled Airtel Payment Banks and Muffin Pay, will issue the Pink Saheli Smart Cards from the 50 NCMC Distribution Centres.
- It is a personalised smart card on which there will be a Name and Colour Photo of the applicant and it can be applied for by visiting the bank branch.
- The issued Saheli Pink Smart Cards can be used to avail the benefit of free bus travel under the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme of the Delhi Government.
- These smart cards can also be used in other public transport systems such as the Delhi Metro or RRTS, but the travel is not free; beneficiaries will have to pay the fare charges.
- These NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Cards facilitate the Girl, Women and Transgender Beneficiaries of Delhi to travel hassle-free and free of cost in DTC and Cluster Buses.
- Eligible Women Applicants of Delhi can also apply for “Mahila Samriddhi Yojana” of the Government of Delhi, in which monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,500/- will be provided directly in their bank account.
- The Complete List of Delhi Government Schemes can be seen here.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Delhi Government will provide the following benefits to all eligible women and transgender individuals under its Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme :-
- Free of Cost Travel in Buses across Delhi.
- No Fare will be charged from Women or transgender beneficiaries.
- Pink Smart Cards issued under this scheme can also be used in other transport systems.
Where to Get NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card in Delhi – Complete List of 50 Centres
- If you want to travel free in Delhi government buses under the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme, you must first obtain your NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card from an authorised distribution centre.
- The Delhi Government has set up 50 official counters across the city.
- Eligible women and transgender applicants can visit any nearby centre to apply for the card.
- At the counter, the staff will verify your Aadhaar details and mobile number.
- After successful verification, they will issue the Pink Smart Card in your name.
- District-wise List of NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card Distribution Centres :-
- DTC Kashmiri Gate Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, South District.
- DTC Rohini Sec-22 Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Dwarka.
- DTC Nehru Place Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, East District.
- DTC Peera Garhi Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Mehrauli.
- DTC Lajpat Nagar Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, North West District.
- DTC Azadpur Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Badarpur.
- DTC Hari Nagar-1 Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Central District.
- DTC Wazirpur Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM, Adarsh Nagar.
- DTC Jamia Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, South East District.
- DTC Shadipur Pass Section.
- DTC Karawal Nagar Terminal.
- Office of the SDM, Yamuna Vihar.
- DTC Uttam Nagar Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, West District.
- DTC Mangol Puri Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Bawana.
- DTC Punjabi Bagh Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, New Delhi District.
- DTC Hauz Khas Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Delhi Cantt.
- DTC Sarojini Nagar Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, North East District.
- DTC Shahadra Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Kirari & Nangloi Jat.
- DTC Seemapuri Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, South West District.
- DTC Sultanpuri Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Dwarka.
- DTC Delhi Gate Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Old Delhi District.
- DTC Nand Nagri Pass Section.
- Office of the SDM Mehrauli.
- DTC Kanjhawala Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Outer North District.
- DTC Dwarka Sec-2 Pass Section.
- DTC Scindia House Pass Section.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Central North District.
- DTC Dichonkalan Pass Section.
- DTC South Campus Pass Section.
- DTC North Campus (DU) Pass Section.
- DTC JNU Pass Section.
- You can visit any one of the above centres that is convenient for you and complete your verification to receive the NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Government will issue the Saheli Pink Smart Card for free travel in buses to only those beneficiaries who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of the Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme of the Government of Delhi :-
- Permanent Resident Women, Girls and Transgenders are Eligible.
- The Beneficiary’s age should be 12 years or more.
- The benefits of Free Travel are applicable only in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Buses.
Documents Required to be Attached
- The following documents will be required at the time of applying for the NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card for free travel in DTC and Cluster Buses under the Delhi Government’s Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme are as follows :-
- Voter Identity Card.
- Aadhaar Card of Beneficiary.
- Recent Colour Passport Size Photo.
- Mobile Number.
- Email.
How Beneficiaries Can Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- The Delhi Government’s Saheli Pink Smart Card Scheme allows women to travel free on government buses in Delhi.
- But before you can travel for free, you need to get your special Pink Smart Card.
- Let’s understand it step by step in a very simple way.
- First, if you are a woman and want free bus travel in Delhi, you must apply for the NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card.
- Without this card, you cannot use the free travel benefit.
- To make things easy, the Delhi Government has opened 50 NCMC card distribution counters in different parts of the city.
- You can visit any nearby counter to apply for your card.
- Now, You only need two things, Your Aadhaar card and a mobile number that is currently working.
- When you reach the counter, meet the staff member there.
- Tell them that you want to apply for the Saheli Pink Smart Card.
- They will ask for your Aadhaar details and your mobile number.
- Share the correct information with them.
- The staff will verify your details and once everything is checked and approved, they will issue a Pink Smart Card in your name.
- That means the card will belong only to you.
- After you receive your card, you can use it for travel in Metro, Bus, and even RRTS services.
- But remember one very important point that you can travel free only in DTC-operated buses within Delhi.
- So in simple words, if you want to travel free in Delhi government buses, first go to an authorised counter and get your NCMC Saheli Pink Smart Card.
- Without this card, you will not get the free travel benefit.
Important Links Available
- Card Distribution Centres List of Saheli Pink Smart Card.
- Official Website of DTC Bus Pass.
- Official Website of Delhi Transport Corporation.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- DTC Bus Pass Contact Number :-
- 011 23752769.
- 08744073213. (From 10:00AM to 04:00 PM on Working Days)
- DTC Bus Pass Contact Email :- bus-pass@dtc.nic.in
- Contact Number of Delhi Transport Corporation :- 011 23370236.
Tabassum is a senior content writer with 5 years of experience in creating well-researched and user-friendly content on Central and State Government schemes.