Haryana Government under the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana will provide free 10-day e-rickshaw driving training along with a subsidy of up to 50% of the cost of an e-rickshaw to eligible women beneficiaries of the state. The Government will also bear the training fee, driving licence fee, provide a stipend, and reimburse travelling expenses to selected trainees. Read the complete article to get full details of the scheme.
Haryana Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana Highlights | |
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| Scheme Name | Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana. |
| Notification Issued | 30-09-2025. |
| Gazette Published | 17-11-2025. |
| Benefits Provided |
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| Eligible Beneficiaries | Eligible Women of Haryana aged 18 to 45 years. |
| Responsible Department | Women and Child Development Department, Haryana. |
| Implementing Agency | Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC). |
| How to Apply | Through the Online Application Form. |
| Read Scheme in Hindi | हरियाणा नारी ई-रिक्शा स्वावलंबन योजना. |
Introduction of Haryana Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana: A Brief Insight
The Haryana Government has launched the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana (हरियाणा नारी ई-रिक्शा स्वावलंबन योजना) to help women become financially independent through self-employment in the transport sector. The scheme has been notified by the Women and Child Development Department and will be implemented across all districts of Haryana.
The primary objective of this scheme is to encourage women to acquire driving skills, start their own e-rickshaw business, and become economically self-reliant. Along with promoting women entrepreneurship, the scheme also focuses on road safety, safe driving practices, and creating new livelihood opportunities for women.
The scheme is being implemented by the Women and Child Development Department of the Haryana Government through the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC). Under this scheme, selected women applicants will receive 10 days of free e-rickshaw driving training, driving licence support, stipend, travelling allowance, and financial assistance for purchasing an e-rickshaw.
Women between 18 and 45 years of age who are permanent residents of Haryana and have passed at least Class 8 are eligible to apply. Women belonging to BPL families, widows, divorced women, and other eligible women whose annual family income is up to Rs. 3 lakh can avail the benefits of this scheme. Applicants should also have good vision and must not suffer from colour blindness.
Eligible women belonging to the BPL, widow, and divorced categories will receive a subsidy of 50% of the cost of an e-rickshaw. Other eligible women whose annual family income is up to Rs. 3 lakh will receive a subsidy of 30% of the cost. The remaining amount can be arranged through a bank loan with assistance from the concerned authorities.
Initially, the Haryana Government will select 1,000 women beneficiaries under the scheme. Out of these, 400 beneficiaries will be selected from BPL families, 100 beneficiaries will be widowed or divorced women, and the remaining 500 beneficiaries will belong to other eligible income categories.
The Haryana Women Development Corporation will invite online applications by issuing a public advertisement. Eligible women will be able to submit the online application form through the official website of Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC). Beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis after document verification by the District Selection Committee.
Women beneficiaries can also explore the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, under which the Haryana Government provides monthly financial assistance to eligible women beneficiaries across the state. Those interested in other welfare initiatives can also visit our Haryana Government Schemes page to explore all the latest government schemes in one place.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
Haryana Government will provide the following benefits to all eligible women applicants under the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana :-
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Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
Only those women applicants who fulfil the following eligibility conditions of the Haryana Government’s Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana will be eligible for free driving training and subsidy on the purchase of an E-Rickshaw :-
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Documents Required to be Attached
Women applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying for the Haryana Government’s Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana :-
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Residence Proof of Haryana.
- Educational Qualification Certificate (Minimum Class 8th Pass).
- Income Certificate or Valid BPL Card (where applicable).
- Death Certificate of Husband (For Widow Applicants).
- Two Passport Size Photographs.
- Bank Account Details.
- Active Mobile Number.
- Self Declaration/Affidavit confirming that the E-Rickshaw will be driven only by the woman beneficiary and not by her husband.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
Interested and eligible women can apply for the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana after the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC) releases the official notification inviting online applications. The application is submitted online, followed by document verification, beneficiary selection, free driving training, and financial assistance for purchasing an e-rickshaw.
Step 1: Wait for the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC) to publish the official advertisement for the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana. The notification contains the application dates, eligibility conditions, and other important instructions.
Step 2: Visit the official website of Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC) and open the online application link for the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana after it becomes active.
Step 3: Fill in the online application form carefully by entering your personal details, Aadhaar number, Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) details, educational qualification, family income, category (BPL, Widow, Divorced or Other), bank account details, residence details, and other information required in the application form.
Step 4: Upload clear scanned copies of all the required documents including Parivar Pehchan Patra, Aadhaar Card, educational qualification certificate, BPL Card or husband’s death certificate (where applicable), passport-size photographs, and the mandatory undertaking stating that the e-rickshaw will be driven only by the beneficiary herself.
Step 5: Verify all the information entered in the application form and submit it online. Save or print the acknowledgement receipt or application reference number for future use.
Step 6: The submitted application is verified by the District Selection Committee, consisting of the District Programme Officer (ICDS), District Manager of HWDC, one representative of the Licensing Authority, and one representative of the Driver Training Institute. Only complete applications with valid documents are considered.
Step 7: Eligible applicants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Initially, the scheme provides training to 1,000 women, including 400 women from BPL families, 100 widows/divorced women, and 500 women from other eligible categories. If seats remain vacant in any category, they may be allotted to applicants from other eligible categories as per the scheme guidelines.
Step 8: After selection, beneficiaries attend the 10-working-day e-Rickshaw/TSR Driving Training Programme. The training covers practical driving, road safety, communication skills, driving etiquette, traffic rules, and other subjects prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. The Haryana Government bears the training fee, licence fee, stipend, and eligible travelling expenses.
Step 9: After successful completion of the training, the District Manager assists beneficiaries in obtaining their learner’s and permanent driving licences and coordinates with banks for financing the purchase of an e-rickshaw. Eligible BPL, widow, and divorced women receive a 50% subsidy, while other eligible women with annual family income up to Rs. 3 lakh receive a 30% subsidy. The remaining amount is financed through a bank loan.
Step 10: Once all formalities are completed, the beneficiary can purchase the e-rickshaw and start self-employment. As per the scheme guidelines, the beneficiary herself must operate the e-rickshaw. The subsidy is adjusted through the financing bank after the prescribed period, and the department periodically monitors beneficiaries to ensure compliance with the scheme conditions.
If you need any assistance regarding the application process, eligibility, training, subsidy, or document verification, contact the District Manager of Haryana Women Development Corporation or the District Office of the Women and Child Development Department in your district.
Important Links Available
- Official Website of Women and Child Development Department Haryana.
- Official Website of Women Development Corporation Limited Haryana.
- Haryana Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana Guidelines.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Number of Women and Child Development Department Haryana :- 0172 2560349.
- Contact Number of Women Development Corporation Litmited Haryana :-
- hwdc1982@gmail.com.
- hwdc@hry.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Haryana Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana?
Ans. Haryana Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana is a women empowerment initiative launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana in collaboration with the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC). The scheme provides free 10-day e-rickshaw driving training and subsidy on the purchase of an e-rickshaw to eligible women so they can become financially independent through self-employment.
Q. Who can apply for the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana?
Ans. Permanent resident women of Haryana aged between 18 and 45 years, who have passed at least Class 8, are eligible to apply. The applicable income limit is up to Rs. 1.80 lakh per annum for BPL families, up to Rs. 3 lakh per annum for other categories, while no income limit applies to widows and divorced women.
Q. What benefits are provided under this scheme?
Ans. Selected women receive free 10-day e-rickshaw driving training, learner’s and permanent driving licence assistance, training stipend, eligible travelling expenses, and subsidy for purchasing an e-rickshaw. Eligible BPL, widows, and divorced women receive a 50% subsidy, while other eligible women receive a 30% subsidy.
Q. How much subsidy is available for purchasing an e-rickshaw?
Ans. The Haryana Government provides a subsidy of 50% of the e-rickshaw cost to eligible BPL, widows, and divorced women. Women belonging to other eligible income categories receive a subsidy of 30% of the e-rickshaw cost. The remaining amount is financed through a bank loan.
Q. Is there any educational qualification required?
Ans. Yes. The applicant must have passed at least Class 8 to become eligible for the driving training programme under the scheme.
Q. What is the duration of the driving training programme?
Ans. The e-rickshaw (TSR) driving training programme is conducted for 10 working days. It includes practical driving, road safety, traffic rules, communication skills, driving etiquette, and other subjects prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules.
Q. How are beneficiaries selected?
Ans. Eligible applicants are selected primarily on a first-come, first-served basis after verification by the District Selection Committee. Initially, the scheme covers training for 1,000 women across Haryana.
Q. Can more than one woman from the same family receive the subsidy?
Ans. No. Only one eligible woman from a family can receive subsidy under the Nari e-Rickshaw Swawlamban Yojana. Either the mother or daughter, or the mother-in-law or daughter-in-law, can avail the benefit.
Q. Is the beneficiary allowed to let someone else drive the e-rickshaw?
Ans. No. The scheme is intended to make women self-reliant. Therefore, the beneficiary herself must operate the e-rickshaw. The beneficiary is also required to submit an undertaking confirming that the vehicle will not be driven by her husband.
Q. What documents are required while applying?
Ans. Applicants generally need Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), Aadhaar Card, educational qualification certificate, BPL Card or husband’s death certificate (where applicable), passport-size photographs, and the prescribed undertaking. Additional documents may be requested during verification.
Q. How can I apply for the scheme?
Ans. Applications can be submitted online after the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC) releases the official advertisement. Eligible women need to complete the online application form on the official HWDC portal and upload all the required documents.
Q. Who verifies the applications?
Ans. Applications are verified by the District Selection Committee comprising the District Programme Officer (ICDS), District Manager of HWDC, one representative from the Licensing Authority, and one representative from the Driver Training Institute.
Q. What happens after completing the training?
Ans. After successfully completing the training, the District Manager assists beneficiaries in obtaining driving licences and arranging bank finance for purchasing an e-rickshaw. The government subsidy is then released as per the scheme guidelines.
Q. Which department implements this scheme?
Ans. The scheme is implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana in collaboration with the Haryana Women Development Corporation (HWDC).
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