The ‘Saheli pink Smart Card’ scheme has been officially launched in Delhi to improve mobility and safety for women commuters. The card was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu as part of a set of women‑centric welfare initiatives.
🪪 What Is the Saheli pink Smart Card?
The Saheli pink Smart Card is a digital mobility card based on the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework. It replaces the older paper‑based pink ticket system and makes travel across several public transport networks more convenient, safer, and more transparent.
The card can be used for:
- Free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and cluster buses.
- Paid travel on Delhi Metro and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) with a single card.
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👩🏻🦱 Who Is Eligible for the Card?
The Saheli pink Smart Card is designed specifically for women and transgender residents of Delhi. Eligibility details include:
✔️ Must be a resident of Delhi (proof via Aadhaar or other ID).
✔️ women residents of delhi aged 12 years and above are eligible.
✔️ Transgender residents can also apply and receive a card.
✔️ Card issuance is linked to Aadhaar and mobile verification to confirm age, gender, and delhi residency.
In short, the card targets women and transgender individuals living in the city, ensuring they can use public transport easily and safely.
🚌 What Benefits Does It Offer?
💸 Free and Unlimited bus Travel
Women and transgender residents holding the Saheli pink Smart Card can travel free of charge on:
- DTC buses
- Cluster buses
This benefit is aimed at making daily commuting more affordable, especially for students, working professionals, and homemakers.
📲 One Card Across Multiple Transport Systems
The card also functions beyond buses — it can be used for paid journeys on:
- Delhi Metro
- RRTS
This unified card simplifies travel without needing different tickets or passes.
📍 Distribution and Rollout
- The government has set up around 50 issuance centres across delhi at District Magistrate (DM), Sub‑Divisional Magistrate (SDM) offices, and select DTC bus depots.
- Cards are distributed free of cost after Aadhaar and mobile verification.
- On the first day of distribution, over 3,600 cards were issued to eligible women and transgender residents, showing strong demand.
🧠 Why This Matters
The Saheli pink Smart Card is part of a broader push to:
- Enhance safety and independence for women commuters.
- Digitalize public transport systems and replace outdated paper tickets.
- Improve transparency and monitoring of travel benefits.
By integrating multiple transit systems with one card, it also encourages more efficient and secure commuting for eligible residents.
📌 Summary
Feature
Details
Scheme Name
Saheli pink Smart Card
Who Can Avail
Women and transgender residents of Delhi
Minimum Age
12 years and above
Key Benefits
Free bus travel (DTC & cluster), paid travel on metro/RRTS
Launch Date
March 2026
Distribution
50+ centres across Delhi
Verification
Aadhaar + mobile number & residency check
Cost
Free for eligible residents
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