Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI) Inspired by the Government of India’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative, the Rekha Gupta Government in Delhi is set to launch the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for women residents of the Capital.
On Monday, at a special and grand programme titled ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’ at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, President Droupadi Murmu will formally inaugurate the ‘Pink Card’ scheme.
On the occasion of the launch, selected eligible women beneficiaries will be formally presented with the Pink NCMC Cards.
CM Gupta said that the card will provide free travel to women residents of Delhi on DTC buses. It will also enable seamless paid access to the Metro, Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and other public transport services through a single smart card.
According to the CM, this initiative marks an important step towards making public transport more accessible, safe and digital. It will reduce daily travel costs and expand access to education, employment, healthcare and social opportunities.
Gupta informed that three types of NCMC cards will be issued under the scheme. The Pink Card will be for eligible women residents of Delhi, the Blue Card for general commuters, and the Orange Card for monthly pass users. In the initial phase, the Pink and Blue Cards will be launched, followed later by the Orange Card.
She further stated that the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has authorised Hindon Mercantile Limited (MufinPay) and Airtel Payments Bank Limited for issuing the cards. These cards will be integrated with the existing Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) operational within Delhi’s public transport network.
The Pink Card will be provided completely free of cost to eligible women, with the entire expenditure borne by the Delhi Government.
Approximately 50 centres will be established for card issuance, including District Magistrate (DM) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) offices, along with selected DTC centres.
The card will be issued on the basis of minimal documentation to ensure a simple, swift and transparent process.
Each Pink Card will be linked to the beneficiary’s mobile number and Aadhaar. Authentication through Aadhaar will verify age (above 5 years), gender (female), and Delhi residency (based on Delhi PIN code), ensuring eligibility and preventing duplication.
The Pink Card will function as a touch-free and secure smart card. It will maintain an accurate digital record of every journey, reduce cash transactions, and ensure greater transparency in revenue accounting.
Travel data will assist in route planning, optimising bus deployment, and informed decision-making. The Pink Card will replace the existing pink paper tickets, making the entire system simpler and more modern.
