Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched the ‘Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana’ at a function held at the convention hall of the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. While 100 women were handed over the keys to scooters, at least 15,000 women will receive scooters under the ‘Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana’.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the performance of women involved in the Mission Shakti scheme is not only good but praiseworthy.
Under the Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana, eligible individuals will benefit from full interest subvention on bank loans up to Rs 1 lakh to purchase a scooter of their choice, making the transition to sustainable mobility more affordable and more accessible than ever before.
The Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana aims to provide crucial mobility support to Community Support Staff (CSS) and EC (Executive Committee) members of women SHG by facilitating their access to scooters.
The federation ecosystem, from panchayat to district level has been set in place to support Mission Shakti SHGs at the grassroots.
By providing Mission Shakti Federation Leaders and CSS with affordable access to two-wheelers, the initiative will enhance their ability to carry out their responsibilities effectively, promote efficiency, and expand their outreach within the community.
With a dedicated budgetary provision of Rs 528.55 crore over the next five years, Mission Shakti is determined to make this scheme widely accessible, empowering more Community Support Staff and Executive Committee (EC) members across the state. The “Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana” not only eases the personal mobility of women but also acknowledges the vital role played by Community Support Staff and EC members in driving social change and development for women empowerment across the state.
Addressing the gathering, Mission Shakti Secretary Sujatha Karthikeyan said that the launch of the Mission Shakti scooter scheme is a milestone step. About 15 thousand members have taken scooters so far.
