Hans News Service Bengaluru

Ina significant initiative aimed at promoting women empowerment and sustainable urban mobility, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy personally distributed 10 free electric vehicle (EV) autos to women and transgender beneficiaries at the Koramangala office in Bengaluru.

Speaking on the occasion, Ramalinga Reddy said that it was a matter of great satisfaction to provide free EV autos from his personal funds to women aspiring to lead self-reliant, dignified, and financially independent lives. He stated that the initiative was launched with the objective of creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through eco-friendly self-employment and enabling women and transgender persons to build independent futures. He also emphasised that financial independence among women is an important step towards social empowerment.

Under the initiative, the selected beneficiaries received specialised training from CGI, B.PAC, and Peace Auto Union. All the beneficiaries possess valid driving licences and have undergone the necessary training to safely and professionally operate electric autos.

The programme has prioritised widows, single mothers, women without family support, and transgender persons, with a focus on strengthening their financial independence and social dignity. The initiative reflects the Karnataka Government’s commitment towards women empowerment, green mobility, and the creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities for women and marginalised communities.

Peace Auto State President Raghu Narayan Gowda, B.PAC Programme Head Raghavendra Poojari H.S., and other dignitaries were present during the auto distribution programme.