BENEFITTING APPROXIMATELY 84 LAKH BENEFICIARIES OF HARYANA ANTYODAYA PARIVAR PARIVAHAN YOJNA
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In a significant step towards empowering the underserved communities of Haryana, the Honorable Chief Minister of Shri Haryana Nayab Singh Saini distributed the HAPPY scheme National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), powered by AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest SFB & Aurionpro Solutions Ltd.
The distribution event was held simultaneously across 34 depots/sub-depots in 22 districts of Haryana, with participation of state ministers & MLAs, government officials, beneficiaries, and senior officials of AU Small Finance Bank.
The HAPPY scheme NCMC Cards are set to provide substantial benefits to Antyodaya families in Haryana, whose annual household income is below ₹1 lakh. This initiative is designed to cover their transportation expenses upto 1000 km, thereby enhancing their access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
(SUBHEAD)The NCMC Cards will enable seamless travel across various modes of public transport, making commuting more affordable and convenient for the beneficiaries. Additionally, these cards can be used for various digital payments, further promoting financial inclusion among the Antyodaya families.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini, said, “This initiative will transform the lives of thousands of residents by offering them the much-needed mobility support. This initiative is designed to improve the quality of life for Antyodaya families, and it aims to eliminate transportation barriers, thereby facilitating access to better healthcare, education, and job opportunities.”
Mr. Uttam Tibrewal, Executive Director and Deputy CEO of AU Small Finance Bank (this would be confirmed later) said, “We are honored to partner with the Haryana government in this noble initiative. As a firm believer in financial inclusion and community empowerment, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that serve the unserved and underserved segments of society. The interoperability of NCMC card make it usable across various modes of transport nationwide, including metro, buses, suburban railways and tolls, making it of great value to the beneficiaries.”