Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department today convened a meeting with SLBC member banks for smooth implementation of AMA SuVahak scheme for women in Odisha.

The meeting was chaired by Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee. Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur and representatives of leading public and private sector banks attended the meeting.

AMA SuVahak is a transformative empowerment-linked livelihood initiative aimed at bringing gender balance to the driving profession, promoting women entrepreneurship, and ensuring safe, dignified mobility in Odisha, said Padhee.

She urged banks to adopt fast-track loan processing, simplified documentation, and dedicated facilitation desks to support women beneficiaries.

Benefits and eligibility criteria of A

See Full Page