Chandigarh, July 20 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the state government is implementing several effective schemes to make ‘gaushalas’ self-reliant and financially empowered. As part of these initiatives, 820 e-rickshaws will be provided to ‘gaushalas’ across the state to support the care and management of livestock.The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting of the high-powered purchase committee here. He said under the scheme, ‘gaushalas’ housing …
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New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The mobile applications, including Chinese BAT-BMS, have come under scrutiny after videos circulating on social media allegedly showed individuals remotely switching off moving e-rickshaws using their smartphones, raising concerns over safety and cybersecurity.The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Google Play Store and Apple App Store to remove such mobile applications — the BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch i-ion — while examining its cy…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Google Play Store and Apple App Store to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS mobile application after concerns emerged over its potential misuse to remotely disrupt the operation of e-rickshaws, sources said on Friday.The decision comes after a series of videos circulated on social media allegedly showed individuals using the BAT-BMS app to connect to nearby e-rickshaws via Bluetooth and remotely switch o…
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government’s battle against drug abuse ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ is getting a major boost, all thanks to a unique campaign that involves use of specially-designated e-rickshaws at the grassroots level.These e-rickshaws are operating across 86 Assembly segments of the border state ruled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and form an integral part of a pilot project aimed at mobilising communities against drug abuse.As part o…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has extended her support to the Pink E-Rickshaw initiative. Speaking about the project, the ‘Badhaai Do’ actress highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for women. Speaking to media at the launch event, Bhumi said that it aims to empower women by providing them with e-rickshaws, enabling them to earn a livelihood independently. She emphasized that financial freedom and self-reliance are crucial for women’s empowerment. Pednekar stated…
Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Taking a significant effort towards women’s emancipation and empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a one of its kind scheme titled ‘Safe Mobility Program,’ centred around employment generation for female members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).Under the programme, an army of female e-rickshaw pilots is being trained across the state to ensure safe, accessible, and dignified transportation for girls and women travelling to schools, workplaces, and other essenti…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday that e-rickshaws and e-bikes used for public transport will now be required to undergo formal registration and obtain permits from the Motor Vehicles Department. This decision marks a shift in policy, as electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) were previously exempt from the mandatory independent permit process required for traditional commercial vehicles. The Minister clarified that while the issuance of new perm…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Amid Delhi’s fight against pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the government is tackling the inherited problems as challenges and steadfastly resolving them on every front. “Delhi is now receiving clear plans, continuous efforts, and concrete results. Our government is committed to building a non-stop developing Delhi, a clean and beautiful Delhi,” said CM Gupta in a video message posted on X.She said the BJP government is tackling the problems in…