From Homemaker To Driving School Entrepreneur: How NBCFDC Support Empowered Wayanad Kerala Based OBC Ezhava Community Woman Mini Devi

Mini Devi, an OBC Ezhava community woman and homemaker from Wayanad district in Kerala, transitioned into a driving school entrepreneur through self-employment assistance provided by the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) through the Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation (KSBCDC). She received an individual self-employment loan of Rs 3 lakh in 2025, which enabled her to purchase a training vehicle and establish Malanad Driving School. Her venture focuses on providing a supportive learning environment particularly for women learners, helping her achieve financial independence with an increased income of approximately Rs 40,000 per month.