Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy launches YSR Vahana Mitra scheme in Eluru

Providing assistance to auto-drivers, Andhra Presh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday, launched 'YSR Vahana Mitra scheme' at Eluru, according to ANI. scheme is named after his late far and former Andhra CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy. As shared by ANI, scheme provides Rs 10,000 allowance to self-employed drivers of autos, taxis & maxi-taxis. This amount is reportedly given for recurring expenses of insurance, repair, and maintenance of vehicles.

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'YSR Vahana Mitra scheme' launched

As per reports, Jagan Mohan Reddy h promised implementation of scheme prior to state Assembly polls, during his 'Payatra' in Eluru on May 14, 2018. Reports state that scheme has been launched on a test run on Friday. Text messs of scheme will reportedly be sent to beneficiaries. government has received 1,75,352 applications under scheme, according to reports. Authorities have reportedly cleared 1,73,102 applications which include 1,56,804 auto drivers, 5,093 maxi drivers and 1,205 taxi drivers.

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Features of 'YSR Vahana Mitra scheme':

• At least four lakh people are estimated to benefit from scheme
• An applicant will receive Rs. 10000 a year
• State government has allotted a budget of RS. 400 crore for implementation of scheme -  SCs are allotted Rs. 68 crore, STs - Rs. 20 crore and remaining amount for ors.
• Family of auto-driver is considered a single unit for beneficiary under scheme. In case family owns a separate commercial taxi or auto, n it will be considered as a separate beneficiary.
• Transport commissioners and district collectors will sort applications and select beneficiaries.

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Criteria for eligibility

• An applicant shall 'own' and 'drive' an auto rickshaw, taxi, maxi cab. applicant must possess a valid driving licence. At time of application, vehicle must be in possession of applicant.
• vehicle (auto rickshaw, taxi, maxi cab) shall be covered with valid records e.g - Registration certificate.
• Family defined as Husband, wife and mir children will be eligible to get benefits for one auto or Taxi or Maxi cab.
• Each applicant shall have an Ahar card, must have BPL/white ration card.  

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Here is link to apply for scheme: www.aptransport.org