Delhi Women, Get Your Pink Sahayak Card Soon! Here’s What You’ll Get

New Delhi: The Delhi government is currently implementing new schemes for the people, which are proving to be a boon. The Delhi government is about to launch a facility for women and transgender people. The government is going to start distributing the Pink Saheli Card, launched for women and transgender people.

Around 50 centres have been set up in the capital for this distribution. The process of distributing cards at these centres began on Tuesday. The Pink National Common Mobility Card was launched by President Draupadi Murmu.

This card has been issued through the One Nation, One Card initiative. It allows eligible women and transgender people to travel free on buses. Additionally, a single smart card can also be used to travel on the metro and other public transport services.

What to do to get the card?

The Delhi government will distribute the Pink Saheli Card, which will ensure hassle-free access for women and transgender people. The District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Magistrate offices, as well as some Delhi Transport Corporation depots, have been designated as centres for this purpose. Cards will be issued daily at all 50 centres from 9 am to 5 pm.

Each Pink Card will be linked to the beneficiary’s mobile number and Aadhaar. This will verify age, gender, and Delhi residency. This card will replace the existing paper Pink Ticket. Travel will become touch-free and digital, and travel records will also be digital.

This will increase transparency. This card will provide free travel on Delhi’s DTC and cluster buses. The same card can be used for payment on the Delhi Metro and the Regional Rapid Transit System. Travelling across different transport systems with a single card will be convenient.

How many types of cards will be issued?

The government will issue three types of cards under this scheme: the Pink Card for eligible women, the Blue Card for general passengers, and the Orange Card for monthly pass holders. Currently, the Pink and Blue Cards are being issued in the first phase. The Orange Card will be introduced later.

The government has decided to make the Pink Card completely free. The card issuance is entrusted to Hindon Mercantile Limited and Airtel Payments Bank Limited. A dedicated online portal has also been established to assist women, with a guide available in Hindi.