New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the 'DURGA' e-auto scheme to create self-employment opportunities for women and transgender persons and promote safer, cleaner transport.

According to an official statement on Wednesday, under the first phase, 1,300 pink electric autos will be allocated, including 1,170 for women and 130 for transgender beneficiaries. Applications will be invited through a dedicated online portal.

Eligible women and transgender persons aged 20-40 years will be able to own and drive the e-autos. Women applicants must be Delhi residents, have a valid voter ID, LMV licence and PSV badge, while family income for 2025-26 should not exceed Rs 5 lakh.

The e-autos will ha...