Bihar Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Are you looking to purchase a bus in Bihar? If yes, this could be a golden opportunity for you, as the Bihar Government is providing subsidies for bus purchases.
• Government will distribute subsidies to eligible applicants through an initiative called the "Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana".
• Under this initiative, a subsidy of Rs 5,00,000/- will be granted to each eligible applicant intending to buy a bus.
• Applicants bought buses under the scheme are eligible but preference will be given to applicants with mini buses.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to improve transportation services and to connect blocks and remote panchayats with the district headquarter and to generate employment for unemployed residents.
• Permanent resident of Bihar with a valid driving license can avail of the subsidy benefits provided under the Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana.
• The announced scheme is also known by other names such as "Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Scheme". Or "Chief Minister Prakhand Parivahan Yojana".
• The government aims to implement this scheme in every block across the state, except district headquarter blocks.
• Authority will select 7 beneficiaries from each block, where 2 applicants will be from SC category , 2 from EBC category, and one beneficiary each from the BC, Minority and General categories.
• An additional applicant from the SC category will be selected from a block where the SC population is more than 1000.
• Bus purchased under the scheme cannot be transferred for five years without prior written approval from sub divisional officers.
• In case applicants have taken a loan to purchase the bus, the subsidy amount can only be used for loan repayment.
• For scheme implementation, the government has appointed the state transport department as its nodal authority.
• To receive benefits of Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana, the minimum age of the application must be at least 18 years and should not be employed in any government office.
• It is mandatory for the applicant to be a resident of the block from which the application is submitted.
• Applicants fulfilling all the eligibility criteria can apply for the Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana.
• Application forms for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana are accepted online through the Transport Department Official Portal.
• After receiving the application, it will be reviewed by the department and a list of successful applicants will be prepared in the manner stated below : -
  • Marks obtained in Matric (High School).
  • Applicants with similar marks, preference will be given to the older one.
• Apart from the selection list, authorities will also share a waiting list for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana.
• Authority will publish both the selected and waiting list in the concerned district transport office.
• In case of any objection related to the list published, applicants can submit their objection within three days of publication.
• A final list for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana will be released after the objection period is completed.
• After purchasing the bus, the selected beneficiary can submit a grant application to the district transport officer.
• The authority will transfer the grant amount to the beneficiary bank account through CFMS within 7 days of its grant application submission.

Scheme Benefits

• The Bihar government provides the following benefits to eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana : -

  To purchase buses the government will provide subsidies to each beneficiary. A subsidy of Rs 5,00,000/- will be provided to each eligible beneficiaries. Seven people from each block can avail of the subsidy in the following manner : - Two from the Scheduled Caste Category. Two from the Extremely Backward Classes. One from Backward Class. One from the Minority community. One from the general category.

Eligibility Requirements

• To receive a subsidy of Rs 5,00,000/- provided under the Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana, beneficiaries must meet the following eligibility criteria : -

  Must be a domiciled resident of Bihar. Possess a valid driving license issued by the Bihar Transport Department. Applicants should be at least 18 years old. Must be a resident of the block from which the application is submitted. Not employed in government job. Belong to one of the following categories such as : - Scheduled Category. Scheduled Tribe. Extremely Backward Class. Backward Class Minority. General.

Required Documents

• Keep the following documents or details ready while applying for the Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana : -
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Matric Certificate.
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Driving License.

Steps to Apply

• To receive a subsidy of Rs 5,00,000/- applicants need to apply for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana.
• Application form for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana can be submitted online.
• Online application form for Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana are available at Bihar Transport Department Website.
• Application links remain active for a specific period in a year, it is mandatory for the applicants to submit their application within a given time frame.
• To submit an application online, applicants need to first register on the portal.

Registration Process

• Go to the Official Website of Bihar Transport Department.
• On the home page, select "Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana".
  
• Next, click on the 'Apply Online' tab.
  
• For registration applicants need to share the following details : -
  • Phone Number.
  • Driving License Number.
  • Password.
  • Enter Email ID (If any).
• Enter the Captcha Code and press the register tab.
• Applicants will receive the registration details through SMS on their mobile number.

Application Form Process

• To fill the application form, registered applicants need to login with their details.
• Tap on the 'Login' tab appears on your screen.
  
• Now, enter your 'Username' and 'Password' and press the login tab.
• Once logged in, an application form will appear on your screen.
  
• Enter your personal, communication, academic and other details correctly.
• Check the declaration box and press the 'save and next' tab.
• In the next page, upload your documents in the given size (up to 400 kb) and format (PDF or JPG).
• Once the document is uploaded press the 'Submit' tab.
• Applicants will receive intimation on its mobile number regarding the application submission.
• Submitted applications will be verified by the authority and if selected an SMS will be sent on your mobile number.
• Applicants must submit their application before its deadline.
• The last date to submit Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana application form can be checked in the notification.

Relevant Links

• Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana Application Link.
• Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana Applicant Login.
• Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana Notification (Phase 2)
• Mukhyamantri Prakhand Parivahan Yojana Guidelines.

Contact Information

• Bihar Transport Department Contact Details.