Andhra Pradesh
YSR Vahana Mitra
Main benefit
In this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of ₹ 10,000/- per annum to Self-owned Auto/Taxi Drivers for expenditure towards insurance, fitness certificate, repairs, and other…
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Launched on 1st June 2021, "YSR Vahana Mitra" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Transport, Roads, and Buildings Department. In this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of ₹ 10,000/- per annum to Self-owned Auto/Taxi Drivers for expenditure towards insurance, fitness certificate, repairs, and other requirements. The applicant shall "own" and "drive" an Auto rickshaw / Taxi / Maxi Cab. The applicant shall possess a valid driving license to drive an Auto rickshaw / Light Motor Vehicle. The objective of the scheme is to increase income and reduce the expenses of taxi repair by providing financial assistance to financially weak taxi drivers.
Benefits
- In this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of ₹ 10,000/- per annum to Self-owned Auto/Taxi Drivers for expenditure towards insurance, fitness certificate, repairs, and other requirements.
- The payment will be made to the bank account of the beneficiary, through either Bank Transfer or Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AePS).
Who can apply
- 1. The applicant shall "own" and "drive" an Auto rickshaw / Taxi / Maxi Cab.
- 2. The scheme is applicable to the owners of passenger Auto rickshaws / Taxi / Maxi cabs.
- 3. One Family is eligible to get benefits for one vehicle (auto or Taxi or Maxi cab) only. Family is defined as Husband, Wife, and minor children.
- 4. The vehicle shall be in the possession of the owner.
- 5. The bank account shall be in the name of the owner of the vehicle. The bank account of the beneficiary can be in any one of the scheduled commercial banks.
- 6. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any GoAP scheme for the occupational groups.
- 7. The applicant/family members shall not be Government employees/pensioners. However, the families of sanitary workers are exempted.
- 8. The applicant/family members should not be income tax payees.
- 9. The monthly electricity consumption of the family dwelling unit (owned/rented) should be less than 300 units (calculated on the average of 6 months preceding the date of application)
- 0. The applicant shall not possess land exceeding 3 acres wet/ 10 acres 11. dry/ 10 acres wet & dry land.
- 2. In the Municipal areas, the applicant's family should not possess the property of more than 1000 sq. feet of residential/commercial built-up area.
- 3. The beneficiary should not be a GSTN holder.
- NOTE 1: The ownership and license of different persons in the same white ration card are allowed. However, only one person is eligible for financial assistance in a family consisting of a husband, wife, and minor children on the same white ration card.
- NOTE 2: If the beneficiary is Father/Mother/Daughter/brother and the driving license is in the name of the major son, the Father/Mother/Daughter/brother who is the registered owner of the vehicle is eligible to get the benefit, though both names are noted in different white ration cards.
- NOTE 3: The beneficiaries who have driving licenses issued by other states shall apply for a change of address in the concerned RTO Office, concerned based on their place of residence which will be done expeditiously.
Who cannot apply
- The owners of three-wheeler/four-wheeler light goods vehicles are not eligible under the scheme.
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How to apply
Online
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On Citizen Schemes Portal landing page, the citizen can log in using the Aadhaar-tagged mobile OTP Authentication. In the "Citizen Scheme Application” page, citizens can select "YSR Vahana Mitra” from the schemes dropdown and click on "Submit”.
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Applications submitted are forwarded to Welfare and Education Assistant (WEA) /Ward Welfare and Development Secretary (WWDS).
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The Volunteers / WEAs / WWDS conducts the field verification for each application, takes eKYC, makes a relevant recommendation, and forwards it to Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) / Municipal Commissioner (MC).
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The MPDOs/MCs review the application, conduct field verification, and make the relevant recommendation.
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Based on recommendations made by the MPDO/MCs and the applicants' eligibility as mentioned in the Scheme Eligibility Calculator, the Social Audit lists namely the Provisional eligible list and Reverification list (with reasons for ineligibility) are published in all secretariats.
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The citizens in the Reverification list can raise a grievance if they think that the reason mentioned for ineligibility is incorrect.
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The final list of Eligible and Ineligible Beneficiaries is published in all secretariats.
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The citizens mentioned in the Final Ineligible list can raise a grievance in Citizen Schemes Portal if he/she thinks that the reason for rejection is incorrect.
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The scheme benefit is disbursed to all eligible beneficiaries through Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). The acknowledgment of receipt of the payment by the beneficiary is done by the Volunteers / WEAs / WWDS using eKYC (Biometric Authentication).
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The beneficiaries can track the status of their payment on the Citizen Schemes Portal landing page by clicking on "Track Application Status”.
Common questions
When Was The "YSR Vahana Mitra" Scheme Launched?
The "YSR Vahana Mitra" Scheme was launched on 1st June 2021.
Which Department Manages This Scheme?
The "YSR Vahana Mitra" Scheme is managed by the Transport, Roads, and Buildings Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That I Can Receive Through This Scheme?
In this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of ₹ 10,000/- per annum.
For What Purposes Should The Amount Of Financial Assistance Be Utilized?
The amount of financial assistance should be utilized by the Self-owned Auto/Taxi Drivers for Expenditure Towards Insurance, Fitness Certificates, Repairs, and Other Requirements.
Is It Mandatory For The Applicant To Own A Vehicle To Be Eligible For This Scheme?
Yes, the applicant should "own" and "drive" an Auto rickshaw / Taxi / Maxi Cab to be eligible for this scheme.
What Is The Objective Of The Scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to increase income and reduce the expenses of taxi repair by providing financial assistance to financially weak taxi drivers.
How Will The Payment Of The Financial Assistance Be Made To The Beneficiary?
The payment will be made to the bank account of the beneficiary, through either Bank Transfer or Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AePS).
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://gsws- nbm.ap.gov.in/NBM/images/Govt SchemesGos/GO%20on%20vahana%20mitra.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
The Application Form can be found at this link - 1. Application Form (Telugu): https://www.aptransport.org/images/pdf/ysr- vahana-mitra-telugu-application-in-navasakam.pdf 2. Application Form (English): https://www.aptransport.org/images/pdf/ysr-vahana- mitra-english-application-in-navasakam.pdf
Where Can I Find The Link To The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can be found at this link - https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/NBM/image/YSR%20Vahanamitra.pdf
What Is The Full Form Of LMV?
The full form of LMV is "Light Motor Vehicle".
Is The Amount Of Financial Assistance Provided As A Lump Sum Or In Installments?
The amount of financial assistance provided as a lump sum.
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