The Commerce & Transport department convened a meeting with SLBC member banks to launch the new Atmanirbhar Mahila SuVahak (AMA SuVahak) scheme and ensure coordinated efforts for its smooth and effective implementation.

The meeting was chaired by Commerce & Transport department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, with Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur and senior representatives from leading public and private sector banks in attendance.

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

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

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