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President Launches Free Travel Card for Women in Delhi

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) in Delhi, enabling eligible women to travel free on Delhi Transport Corporation buses and covering paid journeys on the Delhi Metro.
The Delhi government will cover the costs, with around 50 issuance centers established for the card, which links to the beneficiary's Aadhaar and mobile number for verification.
The President also introduced a scheme providing two free LPG cylinders annually to ration card-holding families and revamped the Ladli scheme to offer financial assistance for girl children.

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Story summary

On March 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) in Delhi, enabling eligible women to travel free on Delhi Transport Corporation buses and covering paid journeys on the Delhi Metro.
The Delhi government will cover the costs, with around 50 issuance centers established for the card, which links to the beneficiary's Aadhaar and mobile number for verification.
The President also introduced a scheme providing two free LPG cylinders annually to ration card-holding families and revamped the Ladli scheme to offer financial assistance for girl children.