March 2023
One woman takes the wheel
The first woman auto-driver goes live on Namma Yatri — proof that the seat was never closed, only unoffered.
A Namma Foundation initiative
Back a dream.
Build a family's future.
Somewhere in Bengaluru, a woman is learning to drive an EV auto — for her children's textbooks, for a home she can call her own, for the pride of earning her own way. Your gift doesn't just ease her load. It builds a future her family carries for generations.
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- Women driving today
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- Learners trained
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- Women trainers
She never drives alone.
Mahila Shakti drivers, Bengaluru
Every auto here belongs to a woman who earned it.
Mahila Shakti drivers, Bengaluru
From one woman to a full fleet.
A Mahila Shakti training cohort, Bengaluru
Ready to take the wheel.
Mahila Shakti drivers, Bengaluru
From one woman to a movement
One driver. Many lives touched.
Your contribution doesn't stop at one woman. It moves outward — through her home, through the families who rely on her ride, through the city we share.
1
She drives
She gains a real skill, gets an EV auto, and earns ₹24,000–30,000 a month on her own terms. Your gift becomes her foundation.
2
Her family rises
Children stay in school. The household budget stops being a daily crisis. One income becomes a generational shift.
3
Her circle steadies
School fees paid on time. Festivals back in the house. Parents and in-laws speak of her with their heads held higher.
4
Bengaluru opens up
More EV autos on the road, and a public-mobility workforce that finally looks like the city it serves.
One contribution. Many families lifted. A more inclusive city. .
How your kindness becomes
her foundation
A three-part journey: the skill, the livelihood, and the community she builds her future on.
Professional EV Driver Training
A 60-day program that equips women with the skills and confidence to start earning as professional EV drivers.
Owning her enterprise
She rents an EV at ₹395/day or buys one for ₹40,000 down with ₹10,000 EMI. She calculates the costs.
A Community That Stays With Her
Supported by Karnataka Transport, Bengaluru Police, NGOs, OEMs, and banks with monthly recognition and weekly sessions.
“This initiative is a testament to the strength and resilience of our women, and we are committed to supporting their journey towards empowerment.”
Concrete numbers. Real momentum.
Your contribution funds the rental fleet, training infrastructure and support runway that turns intent into income.
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- Down payment for one EV auto
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- Daily rent during incubation
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- Monthly earning potential
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- From renting to owning her auto
Ways to contribute
Every contribution carries the same dream forward — a woman trained, a family lifted, a future built together.
Monthly Supporter
≈ ₹33 a day
₹1,000 every month
A small monthly nudge. A big yearly shift.
- Funds rental & incubation runway
- Quarterly impact note
- 80G certificate on request
Contribute ₹1,000
80G eligible · Send us the UPI reference and we'll issue your receipt by hand.
Most impact
One-time Support
≈ ₹27 a day for a year
One-time ₹10,000
A gesture today. A lifetime of difference for her family.
- Covers training + incubation support
- Graduation update & story share
- 80G tax exemption certificate
80G eligible · Your receipt comes from us. Form 10BE comes later, from the Income Tax Department.
Give Any Amount
You decide
From as little as ₹1
Give what feels right. Every rupee finds a sister.
- Pooled into the next training cohort
- Acknowledged in impact report
- 80G tax exemption certificate
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80G eligible · Your receipt comes from us. Form 10BE comes later, from the Income Tax Department.
After you pay: 30 seconds for your 80G receipt
- 1Complete your UPI or bank transfer.
- 2Share your name, PAN, amount and UTR in the donor form.
- 3We file Form 10BD; the IT Department issues your Form 10BE.
Real stories. Real journeys.
Meet the women whose lives have been transformed through training, opportunity, and the support of people like you.
Arogya Maary
Auto driver · 10 months on the road
Earns ₹2,000/day
“After 23 years in the garment industry, I never imagined I'd become an auto driver. Today, at 50, I earn ₹2,000 a day, support my children's education, and drive with confidence thanks to Mahila Shakti.”
Esther
Auto driver · 2 years on the road
Living debt-free
“After years of struggling through different jobs, becoming an auto driver gave me financial stability, confidence, and the ability to provide for my family with dignity.”
Dhanalakshmi
Owner-operator · Bought her auto in 4 months
Earns ₹1,500–1,800/day
“Saved up and purchased her own EV auto within four months of joining. Sets her own hours — school drop-off, work, home.”
Rajalakshmi
Top performer · Driving since March 2024
Earns ₹1,600–1,800/day
“Switched from a fixed-hours delivery job. Now ranks among the program's top performers and chooses when and how much she drives.”
Arogya Maary
Auto driver · 10 months on the road
Earns ₹2,000/day
“After 23 years in the garment industry, I never imagined I'd become an auto driver. Today, at 50, I earn ₹2,000 a day, support my children's education, and drive with confidence thanks to Mahila Shakti.”
Esther
Auto driver · 2 years on the road
Living debt-free
“After years of struggling through different jobs, becoming an auto driver gave me financial stability, confidence, and the ability to provide for my family with dignity.”
Dhanalakshmi
Owner-operator · Bought her auto in 4 months
Earns ₹1,500–1,800/day
“Saved up and purchased her own EV auto within four months of joining. Sets her own hours — school drop-off, work, home.”
Rajalakshmi
Top performer · Driving since March 2024
Earns ₹1,600–1,800/day
“Switched from a fixed-hours delivery job. Now ranks among the program's top performers and chooses when and how much she drives.”
Arogya Maary
Auto driver · 10 months on the road
Earns ₹2,000/day
“After 23 years in the garment industry, I never imagined I'd become an auto driver. Today, at 50, I earn ₹2,000 a day, support my children's education, and drive with confidence thanks to Mahila Shakti.”
Esther
Auto driver · 2 years on the road
Living debt-free
“After years of struggling through different jobs, becoming an auto driver gave me financial stability, confidence, and the ability to provide for my family with dignity.”
Dhanalakshmi
Owner-operator · Bought her auto in 4 months
Earns ₹1,500–1,800/day
“Saved up and purchased her own EV auto within four months of joining. Sets her own hours — school drop-off, work, home.”
Rajalakshmi
Top performer · Driving since March 2024
Earns ₹1,600–1,800/day
“Switched from a fixed-hours delivery job. Now ranks among the program's top performers and chooses when and how much she drives.”
The Mahila Shakti story, in their own voice
See how Mahila Shakti is empowering women with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build independent livelihoods.
The journey in pictures
