India, Nov. 7 -- When her husband and mother-in-law died during the Covid-19 pandemic, 45-year-old Jyoti Sonawale found herself facing a future she had never imagined. Living in Nigdi with three daughters to raise, she had to find a way to keep the household running and provide for her children. With little financial support, securing a stable source of income became her biggest challenge.

It was around this time that she learnt about an opportunity to train as a professional driver. While driving was something many women learnt as a personal skill, earning a living behind the wheel remained relatively uncommon. Jyoti decided to take the chance.

After completing her training, she began transporting patients to hospitals and other destin...