Delhi Govt Rolls Out DURGA Scheme, Reserves 1,300 E-Autos for Women and Transgender Persons
What Happened
The Delhi government has announced the DURGA (Driving, Upliftment and Rozgar for Women and Transgender) E-Auto Scheme, under which 1,300 pink electric auto-rickshaws will be distributed in the first phase. Of these, 1,170 vehicles will be allotted to women and 130 to transgender beneficiaries. Pankaj Singh, Delhi's Transport Minister, said the initiative aims to promote self-employment, increase participation in the transport sector, and support inclusive mobility.
Key Takeaways
The scheme combines livelihood generation with green mobility. Beneficiaries will be selected through a digital application process overseen by district-level committees, and will also be eligible for incentives under the Delhi EV Policy 2026.