Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Anantapur Women Receive Rapido E-Bikes for Self-Employment
In Anantapur, India, women from self-help groups are getting new electric bikes to work.
The local government is giving out 250 e-bikes to help women earn money on their own.
At an event, the bikes were given to some women.
The government wants women to start working as drivers.
Women can get loans from banks to pay for the bikes, with low monthly payments.
Since the bikes are electric, there is no need for fuel.
It is estimated women can make a good income each month.
250 Rapido e-bikes were provided to women SHG members in Anantapur.
The initiative is aimed at providing self-employment opportunities.
The e-bikes were handed over at a function at the Police Parade Grounds.
Banks will offer loans to women SHG members for the e-bikes.
Women can potentially earn between ₹15,000–₹18,000 monthly.
- Who
- Women self-help group members
- What
- Rapido e-bikes are being provided to women SHG members for self-employment.
- When
- The e-bikes were handed over at a function on Saturday.
- Where
- Anantapur, India
- Why
- To provide self-employment opportunities for women.
- Number of e-bikes
- 250
- Location
- Anantapur, India
- Purpose
- Self-employment
- Monthly EMI
- ₹1,000
- Potential monthly earnings
- ₹15,000–₹18,000