Maharashtra: Auto drivers can upload papers for state relief

PUNE: The state transport department will open the online portal to provide Rs 1,500 relief to autorickshaw drivers from May 22, officials said on Wednesday.
The plan involves distribution of Rs 107 crore to more than 7.15 lakh autorickshaw drivers across the state. The online link will be uploaded on the website of the transport department (www.transport.maharashtra.gov.in).
“There have been some delays. After clicking on the link all information needs to be filled. The relief package is only for autorickshaw drivers who are permit holders, an official told TOI.
All permit holders should ensure that their account numbers are linked to their Aadhaär cards so that they can benefit from the scheme.
“We were going to hold a silent protest at the Pune RTO on Thursday. With the scheme finally being launched we will help association members benefit from it. Those who don’t know how to use the computer or the internet, will be provided assistance,” Shrikant Acharya, president of the Aam Aadmi Rickshaw Chalak Sanghatna, said.
State transport commissioner Avinash Dhakane had told TOI earlier that citizen facilitation centres and RTO offices will also help the autorickshaw drivers fill the details.