Guwahati: The Sikkim government has announced a 100 per cent concession on bus fares for the persons with over 40 per cent disability and women in the below poverty line (BPL) category.
This was notified in an order issued by the Sikkim transport department.
It said the concession can be availed in both the intra and inter-state bus services effective immediately.
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To avail of this facility, the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) must produce a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.
The UDID card must be issued by the Centre certifying 40 per cent or above degree of disability.
On the other hand, women in the BPL category must produce a BPL certificate issued by the Directorate of Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation (DESME).