Delhi Clears 1,300 Pink E-Autos For Women, Transgender Drivers: Who Can Apply

Amid renewed concerns over women's safety in the Capital, the Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the DURGA scheme, paving the way for 1,300 pink electric autos reserved for women and transgender persons.The scheme, approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is aimed at creating self-employment opportunities while strengthening last-mile connectivity and providing commuters with another transport option, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.Of the 1,300 e-autos in the first phase, 1,170 will be for women and 130 for transgender beneficiaries.The allocation will be spread across Delhi's 13 revenue districts, with up to 90 e-autos for women and 10 for transgender persons in each district. Delhi currently has 13 revenue districts.Applications will be invited through a dedicated online portal.