This scheme envisages partnership with corporate aggregators like OLA and UBER to facilitate self-employment of rural youth through Radio Taxi and other successful cab transport ventures. Rural youth from SC/ST communities will be provided training, mentoring, and other enhanced financial assistance.
Airavata Scheme - Introduction
This scheme envisages partnership with corporate aggregators like OLA and UBER to facilitate self-employment of rural youth through Radio Taxi and other successful cab transport ventures. Rural youth from SC/ST communities will be provided training, mentoring and other financial assistance to ensure secure and enhanced livelihoods.
A subsidy of Rs. 5,00,000 will be offered to the beneficiary to purchase a light motor vehicle through which not only will the beneficiary generate revenue but also it reduces the burden of EMI on the beneficiary.
Eligibility
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
- The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka.
- The applicant should be above 21 years of age.
- The applicant must hold a valid driving license and a cab badge.
- The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed Rs. 5,00,000/-.
- Applicant will be considered ineligible if they/their family member has earlier availed a subsidy from the Corporation/Government of Karnataka exceeding Rs. 1,00,000.
- The selection of applicants will be based on merit, which will be decided upon parameters such as age, educational qualification, cab badge, and years of driving experience.