Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Women Empowerment in Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, a woman named Mansha Devi has become a successful entrepreneur and trainer.
She started by joining a self-help group and now trains other women to drive e-rickshaws.
With the help of government schemes, she has trained 60 women, who are now earning money and supporting their families.
Mansha Devi's story shows how women can become independent and successful with the right opportunities and support.
She is even invited to meet the Prime Minister for her achievements.
Mansha Devi from Gorakhpur has trained 60 women in driving e-rickshaws under the Safe Mobility initiative.
She achieved financial independence within a year and now earns ₹20,000–30,000 monthly.
The initiative is supported by the State Rural Livelihoods Mission and government schemes like Mudra Yojana.
Trained women are now confidently driving e-rickshaws and supporting their families with stable incomes.
Mansha Devi's journey is an example of how focused policies and skill development can empower rural women.
- Who
- Mansha Devi and 60 women in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Women empowerment through the Safe Mobility initiative
- When
- Ongoing, with Mansha Devi's journey spanning over a year
- Where
- Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To achieve financial independence and self-reliance for rural women
- Location
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Initiative
- Safe Mobility
- Trainer
- Mansha Devi
- Women Trained
- 60
- Monthly Income
- ₹20,000–30,000
- Annual Income
- ₹2.5–3 lakh
- Government Schemes
- Mudra Yojana, State Rural Livelihoods Mission