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Women Auto Drivers Rally for Empowerment in Mysuru
1 Nov
Summary
- Around 35 women auto drivers celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava with a unique procession.
- The drivers pledged to offer free rides to visually impaired children and senior citizens.
- Free driving training will be provided to women aspiring for a driving profession.
In a unique display during Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, about 35 women auto-rickshaw drivers in Mysuru participated in a procession. Driving under the banner 'Auto Sakhiyaru,' they traversed JLB Road and other city areas, carrying Kannada flags and advocating for women's empowerment.
This initiative extended beyond celebration, with the drivers pledging to offer complimentary auto-rickshaw rides to visually impaired children, pregnant women, and economically disadvantaged senior citizens. This gesture was presented as their societal contribution on Rajyotsava.
Led by master trainers Lakshmi and Manasa, the event also announced plans for free auto and car driving training for women. The Taliru Foundation expressed its commitment to supporting women drivers through life-skills training, aiming to boost their financial independence and self-confidence.
