Media Eye News Bureau: PM Modi launched a subsidised scooter scheme for working women on the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late leader J Jayalalithaa. It was launched alongside Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswamy and his deputy O Panneerselvam.
With a subsidy component of 50% up to Rs 25,000 for working women, the scheme was launched by Modi and he handed over the keys and registration certificate copies to five women beneficiaries as well.
Speaking on the initiative Modi said, “When we empower the women in the family, we empower the entire household. When we help with a woman's education, we ensure that the family is educated. When we facilitate her good health, we help keep the family healthy. When we secure her future, we secure future of the entire home.”
He added, “Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the registry of the house is done in the name of the woman.”
Modi also asserted, “Union government has so far given 3.5 crore free gas connections under this scheme. The schemes of Union government are protecting nature even as we empower women.”.
