Safe Mobility Program

• 07 Apr 2026

In April 2026, The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Safe Mobility Program’ to promote women’s empowerment through safe transport and employment generation.

• The initiative focuses on training women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as e-rickshaw drivers, ensuring safe and accessible mobility for women and girls.
• Around 1,000 e-rickshaws are being provided to SHG women in the initial phase.
• The programme has been launched in districts like Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kaushambi, and Jhansi, with expansion planned in other regions.
• The scheme is implemented under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission with support from Development Alternatives.
• So far, 119 women have become entrepreneurs, 629 have received training, and 244 have obtained driving licences.
• The initiative enhances women’s safety, especially in rural areas, by providing female-driven transport services.
• Participating women are earning over ₹3 lakh annually on average, strengthening their financial independence.
• The programme also improves access to education and workplaces while promoting self-reliance and rural employment.