Launched in early 2025, this initiative offers completely free electric scooters to eligible women—including students, working professionals, and small business owners—who are permanent residents of Karnataka
- Eligibility criteria include:
- Gender: Women only
- Residency: Must be a permanent Karnataka resident
- Age: Typically between 18 and 60 years
- Income: Annual family income within a capped limit (₹2–3 lakh)
- Ownership: Should not already own a two-wheeler in her name
- License: Valid learner’s or driving license required
- Bank Account: Aadhaar-linked account needed
- Application process:
- Download form from the official site and submit it—along with documents like Aadhaar, bank passbook, certificates, and photos—to the District Office or BBMP Revenue Officer
- Deadline (for the 2025 cycle) was April 2, 2025
- Benefits: Covers the scooter’s cost including registration and insurance; sometimes includes short-term maintenance or driving training
Karnataka – Free Electric Scooter Scheme (2025)
- Launched in 2025, aimed at women (students, working women, small business owners) residing in Karnataka .
- Eligibility: Permanent state resident, economically weaker sections.
- How to apply: Download form from official site, submit to District Office or BBMP Revenue Officer; last date was April 2, 2025.
Additionally, a proposed “Yuva Nidhi Free Scooter Scheme” aims to offer a ₹50,000 subsidy or a free EV scooter for girls and working women in the near future .
Free Electric Scooty for Ladies
Tamil Nadu – Amma Two Wheeler Scheme
- Provides a 50% subsidy (up to ₹25,000) on gearless scooters to working women aged 18–40 .
- Eligibility: Annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh, must hold a valid learner’s/driving license, and have at least appeared for Class 8 exams .
- Subsidy is credited directly, and the balance cost can be financed via loans .
Beware of Misinformation
Recently, a viral “Ladli Behna Scooty Yojana” scam circulated on social media, prompting fact-checkers to issue caution. No such scheme exists; always rely on official .gov.in or .nic.in sources .
Summary Table
| State | Target Group | Eligibility Criteria | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP | College-going girls | ≥ 75% in Class 12, income ≤ ₹2.5L | Free scooty |
| Assam | Girl students | ≥ 60% (pre-2025), ≥ 80% (post-2025) | Free scooty + support allowances |
| Rajasthan | Girl students | Merit, income ≤ ₹2.5L | Free scooty + accessories & reimbursements |
| MP | Class 12 toppers | School-level toppers | Free electric scooty |
| Karnataka | Women (students/workers) | Resident, economically weaker | Free electric scooter (2025 scheme) |
| Karnataka (Proposed) | Girls & working women | Similar to above | ₹50K subsidy or free EV scooter |
| Tamil Nadu | Working women (18–40 yrs) | Income ≤ ₹2.5L, basic license | 50% subsidy, up to ₹25K |
