SIDBI, NRDC, SEWA gives EV to women entrepreneurs

New Delhi: SIDBI and NRDC, collaborated with SEWA, and launched an e-mobility demonstration pilot project, encouraging women entrepreneurs in rural areas to travel on electric vehicles (EV). The pilot project aims to improve air quality and upgrade rural livelihoods.

The beneficiaries for these vehicles were selected based on multiple criteria, including vehicle ownership status, basic driving skills, access to clean energy sources for EV charging, regular long-distance travel habits, and vehicle use for livelihood improvement.

EVs were given to women entrepreneurs in Anand district, Gujarat and Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. Dr. R KSingh, Chief General Manager, SIDBI, said, “SIDBI has always endeavoured to connect the last mile through blend of development & finance through itself and its partners.”