Environment protection: CM flags off 20 e-taxis
Shimla, Updated At : 02:15 AM Jul 06, 2025 IST
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 20 e-taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojana here today. Under the scheme, the state government provides 50 per cent subsidy to youth for the purchase of e-taxis and so far, Rs 4.22 crore has been disbursed to 59 eligible youth, and subsidy to 61 more beneficiaries would be released shortly.
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“It will not only provide gainful employment to the youth, but also ensure assured income for a period of five years by attaching the vehicles with government offices, with a provision of two-year extension,” Sukhu said.
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