As part of the ‘Driver Empowerment Programme’, the Telangana government announced it would provide two-wheelers to the poor through Telangana State Minorities Finance Corporation (TSMFC).
Mohammed Hussain, president of BC welfare association, said that a few days before, they used to beg, but now that KCR gave them the bikes, they started their own business. they stopped begging and started selling flowers and lemons.
“We are thankful to CM KCR for giving us the opportunity to work hard, earn, and live a fulfilling life. As a result, we are trying to sell flowers and earn good money so that our children can attend school. Thanks to KCR,” he said.
It is through the scheme that they are selling flowers and earning money, said Shabuddin from Yousufguda. They said they have a very good business and added that this is an excellent initiative.
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Under the “Driver Empowerment Programme,” the Telangana government intends to also offer financial help and empower the drivers.
This scheme is aimed at helping drivers from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minority communities and backward groups to buy a vehicle and earn their own living.
Abdul Hameed, an auto driver by profession, told ANI that he received the vehicle five years ago under the state government’s scheme.
In praise of the KCR government, Hameed said that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is really good and helps the poor.
In addition, K Srinivas, who lives in Noorkhanbazar, told ANI that the Telangana government has launched the best scheme for its poor people.
A 50 per cent subsidy of Rs 1.5 lakh is being offered by the government on auto-rickshaws. The government is helping poor people to buy a new vehicle under the self-employment scheme.
In addition, he said that the TRS-led Telangana government is providing welfare schemes to people in the state.
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