YSR Vahana Mitra
| 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[edit]
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[clarification needed] and minority communities.[5]
The scheme[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "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.