Central👩 Women & ChildActive
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Small-savings account for the girl child with a government-notified interest rate and tax benefits.
Free Bus Travel for Women (West Bengal)
Government of West Bengal
Launched 2026. Free travel for women on state-run buses, reported from 1 June 2026.
Please double-check. This scheme record has not yet been verified by our editors against the official source. Amounts and rules may be out of date, so confirm on the official website before you apply.
🎁 Benefits
- Free travel on state transport buses (confirm which services and any ID / card requirement)
✅ Who can apply
- Women resident in West Bengal
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- West Bengal residence proof
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, block / municipality office or the e-District / Duare Sarkar facilities
- Check the official West Bengal portal for the current process
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