Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana is a retirement honour and financial assistance initiative for eligible members of the Maharashtra Passenger Transport Drivers Welfare Board. The scheme aims to provide financial support to senior passenger transport drivers who have reached the prescribed age and fulfilled the applicable membership conditions. Under the current implementation, eligible members can receive a Rs. 10,000 Sanman Nidhi as a one-time financial benefit. This assistance is intended to honour eligible drivers after reaching the specified retirement age and provide them with financial support during this stage of life.

The current benefit under the Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana applies to members who completed 65 years of age as on January 1, 2026 and completed their Welfare Board membership registration by June 1, 2026, subject to the applicable conditions. The Rs. 10,000 amount is provided as a Sanman Nidhi and should not be considered a regular monthly pension. The benefit forms part of the wider welfare support available to eligible passenger transport drivers through the Welfare Board. Senior citizens seeking other forms of financial and welfare assistance can also explore the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana.

Eligible members can complete the Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana application process online through the official Welfare Board portal. Members can first check their Sanman Nidhi eligibility using their Driving Licence Number through the online eligibility-check facility. If the member is found eligible, they must provide the required bank account details online so that the Sanman Nidhi can be processed. Applicants should enter their banking information carefully and ensure that the details submitted through the portal are accurate to avoid difficulties in receiving the benefit.

The application process for the current Sanman Nidhi benefit therefore focuses on online eligibility verification and submission of bank account details by eligible Welfare Board members. Members should keep their Driving Licence and relevant membership and banking information ready before completing the online process. The available scheme information does not confirm a separate offline application process for the current Rs. 10,000 benefit, so applicants should use the online facility provided by the Welfare Board and follow its latest instructions.

The Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Maharashtra Passenger Transport Drivers Welfare Board implements the Nivriti Sanman Yojana as part of its welfare support for passenger transport drivers. Eligible members should verify their eligibility, submit the required bank details and retain the submitted information for future reference. The scheme provides a direct financial benefit to qualifying senior members while recognising their long-term participation in the passenger transport sector.

Scheme Benefits

The Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana provides a one-time financial benefit to eligible senior members of the Welfare Board. The current Sanman Nidhi benefit is provided to members who meet the specified age and membership conditions.

• Eligible beneficiaries receive a Sanman Nidhi of Rs. 10,000.
• The benefit is intended as a retirement honour and financial assistance for eligible senior passenger transport drivers.
• Eligible members can submit their bank account details online to facilitate receipt of the benefit.
• Beneficiaries can use the Welfare Board's online facility to check their eligibility using their driving licence number.

Eligibility Requirements

To receive the Rs. 10,000 Sanman Nidhi under the Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana, applicants must meet the age and membership conditions specified by the Welfare Board:

• The applicant must be a registered member of the Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Maharashtra Passenger Transport Drivers Welfare Board.
• The applicant must have completed 65 years of age as on January 1, 2026.
• The applicant must have completed Welfare Board membership registration by June 1, 2026, as specified in the current Sanman Nidhi notice.
• The applicant must provide the required bank account details online to receive the Sanman Nidhi benefit.

Required Documents

Applicants must keep the following documents and bank details ready to complete the registration and receive the Nivriti Sanman Yojana benefit:

• Driving Licence
• RTO Badge and Permit
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Ration Card
• Bank Account Details
• Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque

Steps to Apply

Eligible members can complete the online process to claim the Rs. 10,000 Sanman Nidhi under the Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana. Applicants should first verify their eligibility and then submit the required bank account details through the official Welfare Board portal.

• Visit the official website of the Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Maharashtra Passenger Transport Drivers Welfare Board.
• Open the Nivriti Sanman Yojana/Sanman Nidhi service available on the portal.
• Enter your Driving Licence Number to check your eligibility for the Sanman Nidhi.
• If you are eligible, provide the required bank account details online.
• Review the entered details carefully and submit the information.
• Keep the submitted details or acknowledgement safely for future reference.

Registration Fees

Beneficiaries must be registered members of the Welfare Board. The applicable membership charges are as follows:

• Registration and Identity Card Fee: Rs. 500
• Annual Membership Fee: Rs. 300
• Total Initial Fee: Rs. 800

These are Welfare Board membership fees and not a separate application fee for the Nivriti Sanman Yojana benefit.

Relevant Links

• Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana Guidelines
• Maharashtra Nivriti Sanman Yojana Eligibility
• Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Maharashtra Passenger Transport Drivers Welfare Portal.

Contact Information

• Drivers can reach out through the official website, ananddighekalyankarimandal.org, or their district's Regional Transport Office (RTO) for help.