What this scheme offers
J&K's first elected government since 2018 — Omar Abdullah took office in October 2024 after years of President's Rule — moved quickly to deliver on its pre-poll promises, and free bus travel for women was one of them. Announced in the March 2025 budget and launched from 1 April 2025, it covers all government-owned transport services, including the newer e-buses running in Srinagar and Jammu under smart city initiatives, giving women free travel for anything from a college commute to a shopping trip or family outing.
Who is eligible
- Any woman travelling on government-owned buses or e-buses in Jammu and Kashmir.
- No residency, income, or advance registration requirement.
Documents required
- None — no card or pass needed
How to apply
- Board any eligible government-owned bus or e-bus and inform the conductor you're travelling under the free scheme for women.
- No prior registration or application is needed.
- Check with the local transport corporation for which specific routes and services (government-run vs private) are covered.