Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card 2023:- Shakti yojna has launched by the state government of Karnataka to provide free services to all the women of Karnataka state. Under this scheme all the women of the state will be able to travel free. In this scheme, a free bus card called Shakti Smart card will be provided. ಶಕ್ತಿ ಸ್ಮಾರ್ಟ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ Also 50% reservation for men using this card has been done by government. Women of the state can take advantage from this scheme starting from 11th June 2023.
Shakti Smart Card Karnataka 2023
The so called scheme Shakti Smart card is launched by the government of Karnataka in 2023. All the residents of the state can get benefit from this scheme as application under this scheme have started from 11th June. The link for shakti smart card registration will be available in official website. One can use Seva Sindhu website for applying to avoid all the delays. No last date has been set by the state government yet and as to when the government will start issuing this card. Until the date will be issued, till that time the citizens can use their identity card like Aadhar card to travel.
Overview of Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card
| Article Name | Shakti Smart Card |
| Launched By | By Government of Karnataka |
| Year | 2023 |
| Beneficiaries | Women of karnataka state |
| Application Procedure | Online |
| Objective | Providing free transport facility |
| Benefits | Free transport facility will be provided |
| Category | Karnataka Government Schemes |
| Official Website | https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in/ |
Objectives of this scheme
The primary goal of this Seva Sindhu Shakti smart card 2023 scheme is to provide free bus services to all the women of Karnataka state. Under the scheme, all the women can free and easily travel with help of Seva Sindhu Shakti smart card. Its objective is to provide free bus facility to the women of the state.
Benefits of this scheme
- Women can travel free of cost in most of buses.
- It said that free travel can also be done in luxury buses and AC sleeper.
- Under the Shakti scheme, no distance limit has been set for free bus travel.
Eligibility criteria
- The beneficiary should be the permanent resident of Karnataka.
- The advantages of this scheme can take by all the women of the state.
- Students can also apply for this card.
- Citizens of the transgender community are allowed to apply for this card.
Buses Allowed for ‘Shakti’ Scheme
- Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC)
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Transportation Corporation (BMTC)
- Northwest Road Transportation Corporation (NWRTC)
- Kalyana Karnataka Road Transportation Corporation (KKRTC).
Required documents
- Aadhar card.
- State domicile.
- Latest photo etc.
Online registration procedure
- Firstly, go to the official website of Seva Sindhu Portal.
- Homepage will be displayed on your screen.
- Now, click on “apply for Shakti Smart card”.
- New page will be open.
- Select the option “new registration”.
- Enter your details in the application form.
- Lastly, login with the details and apply for the card.