From Unemployment to Self-Reliance

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlights the journey of Shri Durgesh Barkhane from Junardev, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, who transitioned from unemployment to self-reliance under the NSFDC Electric Auto-Rickshaw Subsidy Scheme, 2024. He received financial assistance of Rs. 1,85,000, enabling him to purchase an auto-rickshaw. This support helped him establish a sustainable source of livelihood, improve his family's financial condition, and enhance his economic security and personal dignity.