Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card 2025: Free Bus Travel for Women in Karnataka
If you are a woman living in Karnataka, the Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card can help you travel free on many state-run buses. This card is part of the Karnataka government’s Shakti Scheme started to support women by allowing free travel within the state. You can use this card to easily prove your identity and travel without paying bus fares on eligible buses.
Overview of the Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card
This smart card is an ID card issued by the Karnataka government to women residents. It lets them travel free in several buses run by the state, making commuting easy and affordable. If you already have an Aadhaar card or another valid government ID, you can use that temporarily until the card distribution starts. The official application site is sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in.
Main Details About the Shakti Smart Card
| Card Name | Shakti Smart Card |
| Issued By | Karnataka Government |
| Eligible State | Karnataka |
| Who Can Benefit | Women and Transgender Individuals of Karnataka |
| Purpose | Free Bus Travel in the State |
| Official Website | https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in/ |
Why You Should Get the Shakti Smart Card
If you are a woman or transgender person in Karnataka, this card helps by:
- Allowing free travel on many state buses
- Serving as an official identity card for travel
- Confirming your Karnataka residence
- Showing your name, gender, and address to bus officials
Who Can Get the Shakti Smart Card?
- Women residents of Karnataka
- Students from any category in Karnataka
- Members of the transgender community living in Karnataka
Documents Needed for Application
- Valid identity proof like Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of Karnataka state residence (domicile certificate)
Buses Included in the Shakti Scheme
- Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)
- North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
- Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC)
Buses Not Included in the Shakti Scheme
- Buses traveling outside Karnataka
- Luxury and sleeper buses (AC and non-AC)
- Vayu Vajra, Ambari, Airavat, Flybus services
- Electric AC buses like EV Power Plus
How to Apply Online for Seva Sindhu Shakti Smart Card
- Visit the official Seva Sindhu website.
- On the homepage, click on the Apply for Shakti Smart Card option.
- If you are already registered, log in with your details.
- If not registered, choose the New Registration option and fill in the required information.
- After registration, log in to apply for the card and upload the needed documents.
- Submit your application and wait for updates from the government.
This Shakti Smart Card helps many women and transgender people in Karnataka travel at no cost on most public buses, making daily trips easier and helping you save money. Keep an eye on official notifications for card distribution and start enjoying free bus travel soon with your card.
For more government schemes, visit the PM Ujjwala Yojana website.