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Delhi to give 1,300 e-autos to women, transgenders under DURGA scheme
The Delhi government will distribute 1,300 pink electric autos to women and transgender persons under the first phase of its DURGA (Driving, Upliftment and Rozgar for Women and Transgender) E-Auto Scheme, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh announced on Sunday, 11 October.
Of the total, 1,170 autos are reserved for women and 130 for transgender beneficiaries. A maximum of 90 autos for women and 10 for transgender persons will be allocated per revenue district, subject to quotas and eligibility conditions.
Applications will be processed through a digital portal developed by the National Informatics Centre, with district-level committees chaired by District Magistrates conducting scrutiny. If eligible applications exceed the district quota, an online draw of lots will be held. Beneficiaries can also claim purchase incentives under the Delhi EV Policy 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The scheme targets financial independence for women and transgender individuals in Delhi's transport sector, a segment where both groups have historically low participation. By earmarking separate quotas and using a transparent draw, the government aims to address concerns about favouritism. The real test will be demand: the number of eligible applicants in each district will determine whether the allocation is seen as sufficient. The portal and weekly verification are meant to ensure only genuine beneficiaries receive the autos.
Source: cnbctv18.com
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