The Government of Nagaland on August 31, 2024, issued the notification regarding the access to transportation facilities at bus stops, railway stations and airports conforming to the accessibility standards relating to parking space, toilets, ticketing counters and ticketing machines to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities(PwBDs) with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment.
The following has been stated namely: -
- For identification of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities(PwBDs) to avail Free Travel Facilities in NST, Unique Disability Identify(UDID) Card issued from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPWD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, OR valid Disability Certificate issued by a competent Authorized Medical Board, shall be prerequisite for eligibility
- Free Travel Pass (Format enclosed) will be issued from the Office of the General Manger, NST, Nagaland, Dimapur, on payment of Rs. 50/-(Rupees fifty) only renewable after 2(two) years against payment of Rs.20/- (Rupees twenty) only, and in case of any damage/lost, new Free Travel Pass shall be issued on payment of Rs.50/-(Rupees fifty) only. The applicants may submit their applications directly to the Office of the General Manager, NST, Nagaland
- Companion, if any, of the PwBDs shall have to pay full fare against prior reservation on request to occupy a seat next to the PwBDs
- Free Travel Facility shall be limited to 4(four) seats in a particular bus in open space behind the Driver's seat
[Notification No. TPT/NST/PWD/16/2008]
