Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is set to launch “Ama Subahaka Yojana” to empower women with entrepreneurial opportunities in the transportation sector by providing financial support to purchase four-wheeler taxis.

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Tuesday informed that the scheme, tailored for women aged 21 to 40 years with an annual family income of up to Rs 3 lakh, proposed by his department has got the go ahead from the state government. ADVERTISEMENT

Under this scheme, 1,100 beneficiaries will receive interest-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh each for the purchase of four-wheeler taxis, while driving gender equality, economic independence, and ensure safer mobility options for women. The loan will be repayable in five years with the state government bearing the interest bu

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