Kerala opens capital subsidy for electric autos under the Samunnathi e-Yathra scheme

12 November 2026

The Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities has invited applications for a capital subsidy to buy electric autorickshaws under the Samunnathi e-Yathra scheme. The scheme gives priority to work and income for women of non-reserved, or forward, communities who belong to economically backward families. Applications will be taken from 16 November to 15 December. The application form and conditions are on the corporation's website, www.kswcfc.org. The subsidy is paid towards the cost of the vehicle, so the beneficiary starts a passenger-transport livelihood with a reduced loan burden.