Cabinet approves ‘DURGA’ scheme for e-autos in Delhi

The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘DURGA’ scheme to allocate electric autos exclusively to women and transgender persons, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.

In the first phase, 1,300 pink electric autos are proposed to be registered. Of these, 1,170 will be allocated to women and 130 to transgender beneficiaries. A maximum of 90 electric autos for women and 10 for transgender beneficiaries will be allocated in each revenue district.

The CMO stated the scheme aims to provide “dignified self-employment and livelihood opportunities” while promoting women’s safety, greater participation of transgender persons in the transport sector, last-mile connectivity and clean and sustainable urban transport.

The scheme, approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is formally called the Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto (DURGA) scheme.