| YSR Vahana Mitra | |
|---|---|
| Type of project | Welfare Program |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Transport |
| Established | 4 February 2019 |
YSR Vahana Mitra is a program launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to financially assist self employed drivers of autos, taxis and maxi-cabs.[1]
Development
YSR Vahana Mitra was launched by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 4 October 2019 in order to assist auto, taxi and maxi-cab drivers from poor economic background by providing the financial assistance of ₹10,000 per year.[2]
2,36,344 people were benefited by the scheme during 2019-20 whereas 2,73,985 beneficiaries were benefited during 2020-21.[3] The financial aid was delivered four months prior to the announced date in 2020 in effect with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.[4]
84% of the beneficiaries hail from SC, ST, BC and minority communities.[5]
The scheme
As promised by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy during padayatra on 14 May 2018 as part of the election campaign in Eluru, the scheme was launched in the same city on 4 October 2019.[6] Under the scheme, self employed drivers owning auto rikshaws, taxis and maxi-cabs are financially assisted with ₹10,000 per annum to help with the maintenance, insurance and other expenses of the vehicles.[7]
References
- ↑ "AP CM Jagan launches 'YSR Vahana Mitra' welfare scheme for auto and cab driver-owners". The News Minute. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "AP: YSR Vahana Mitra scheme to launch on October 4". Business Standard India. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "2,36,344 autorickshaw and maxi/taxi cab drivers benefited from the assistance in 2019-20". The New Indian Express. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "The scheme was disbursed four months before the schedule in June 2020 due to the Corona crisis". Deccan Chronicle. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "Jagan releases ₹248.47 crore under YSR Vahana Mitra". The Hindu. 15 June 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "Jagan to launch 'YSR Vahana Mitra' in Eluru today". The Hindu. 4 October 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "YS Jagan Mohan Reddy releases Rs 248 crore for YSR Vahana Mitra | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.