Marginalised women in Bengaluru receive e-auto, smartphone to enhance livelihood – The Hindu

Police Commissioner B. Dayananda said, ‘‘By empowering marginalised women and promoting eco-friendly mobility, we are driving both social and environmental progress for a better Bengaluru.”
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United Way Bengaluru, an NGO, has distributed six e-autos and smartphones to empower distressed women from marginalised communities in the city. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with GE India Industrial Private Limited (GEIIPL), a provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for aviation aircraft.

Supported by Parihar, an initiative of the Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office, the e-auto programme is dedicated to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women from vulnerable communities.

According to the NGO, under this programme, women are trained and skilled to enable them to operate e-auto and partner with cab aggregators. Each e-auto is fitted with a smartphone to efficiently manage ride requests through aggregator apps.

The eco-friendly vehicle helps to reduce air pollution, lower carbon emissions, and decrease noise levels in Bengaluru’s urban areas.

B. Dayananda, Police Commissioner, Bengaluru, said, ‘‘This initiative showcases the strength of public-private partnerships in creating meaningful change. By empowering marginalised women and promoting eco-friendly mobility, we are driving both social and environmental progress for a better Bengaluru.”