- Women and transgender persons in Delhi get e-auto permits reserved just for them.
- 1300 e-auto permits will be distributed in the first phase.
- You can own and drive your own electric auto, with a subsidy and cheaper loans to help you buy it.
- Permits are shared across all districts, so the chance reaches every part of Delhi.
- DURGA Scheme Helpline Number are currently unavailable.
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Delhi DURGA E- Auto Yojana |
| Launch Year | 2026 |
| Beneficiary | Females and Transgenders |
| Benefits | Provide E-Auto Permit |
| Nodal Agency | Delhi Transport Department |
| Subscription | Subscribe Here to Get Update Regarding Scheme. |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme: Pink Electric Autos for Women and Transgender Drivers
Delhi is allotting 1,300 pink e-autos to women and transgender persons who want to own and drive their own vehicle. The Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme combines a purchase subsidy with cheaper loans, so it is a route to self-employment rather than a free vehicle.
Applications are open now. The portal launched on 12 October 2026 and the window is meant to stay open for three months, which points to roughly mid-January 2027. The source doesn’t give an exact closing date, so check the portal for it.
What is the scheme?
DURGA stands for Driving, Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto Scheme. The Delhi Cabinet approved it on 23 September 2026, and the Delhi Transport Department is the nodal agency. The 2026-27 Budget allocates ₹20 crore for electric autos for women and transgender drivers.
The aim is to promote financial independence, women’s participation in transport, transgender inclusion, cleaner mobility and last-mile connectivity.
It is not a free auto. Support comes through a purchase subsidy and interest subvention on vehicle loans. Check the official guidelines for the exact amounts, since the source doesn’t state them.
Scheme at a glance
| Benefit | E-auto permit, purchase subsidy and interest subvention on loans |
| Who can apply | Women and transgender persons in Delhi, aged 20 to 40 |
| First phase | 1,300 e-autos: 1,170 for women, 130 for transgender beneficiaries |
| Nodal agency | Delhi Transport Department |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Income limit | Family income up to ₹5 lakh (2025-26) |
District-wise allocation
Permits are shared across districts: a maximum of 90 for women and 10 for transgender persons in each revenue district. If eligible applications in a district exceed its quota, an online lottery (randomisation) decides who gets a permit.
What do beneficiaries get?
- A Letter of Intent (LOI), downloadable from the portal and valid for three months
- An identity card, a DURGA-branded jacket and a cap
- Purchase incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, plus loan interest subvention
- Free onboarding and a six-month subscription on aggregator platforms
- Parking and charging facilities, which have been sought at Metro and Namo Bharat (RRTS) stations
- Dedicated e-auto stands planned near women’s colleges
Three-year lock-in: you cannot sell or transfer the e-auto for three years.
Who is eligible?
Women
- Resident of Delhi, aged 20 to 40
- Valid voter ID
- Valid LMV driving licence
- A PSV badge
- Family income for 2025-26 not above ₹5 lakh
- Neither the applicant nor her family owns a registered transport vehicle or three-wheeler
- Not more than three living children
Transgender applicants
- Resident of Delhi, aged 20 to 40
- Valid transgender certificate from the Delhi District Magistrate
- Valid LMV driving licence
- A PSV badge
Documents to keep ready
- Valid LMV driving licence, as issued through Sarathi
- Valid PSV badge
- Income certificate for 2025-26
- Bank account documents
- Voter ID
- Proof of Delhi residence
- Proof of age
- Transgender certificate from the Delhi DM’s office, for transgender applicants
- Signed undertakings, downloaded from the portal and uploaded back after signing
How to apply
- Go to the DURGA portal at evsubsidy.delhi.gov.in/DurgaScheme and click Register/Apply.
- Enter your driving licence number and date of birth.
- Choose your applicant category and revenue district.
- The portal runs an instant system check on your details.
- Generate your application number.
- Download the undertakings, sign them and upload them.
- Upload scanned copies of all documents.
- Complete the final submission, which locks your application.
- Wait for District Level Committee (DLC) verification.
- Track your status on the dashboard.
- Download your LOI once issued.
After you apply
- The DLC verifies your application and documents.
- District quotas are applied. If applications exceed a district’s quota, a quota check and online randomisation decide the allotment.
- Selected applicants download the LOI, valid for three months.
- You then buy the DURGA-branded e-auto and claim incentives under the Delhi EV Policy 2026.
Checking your application status
- Open the portal and click Application Status.
- Enter your Application ID, in a format like DURGA/2026/00001.
- Enter your registered 10-digit mobile number and click Send OTP.
- Enter the 4-digit OTP to see your status. Never share the OTP.
| Status | Meaning |
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| Pending Verification | Awaiting DLC verification |
| Deficiency Raised | A correction is needed, and you get 7 days to fix it |
| Verified | Cleared DLC verification |
| Rejected with Reason | Rejected, with the reason shown |
| LOI Issued | Letter of Intent ready to download |
Related scheme
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is another Delhi Government livelihood scheme for women.
Need help?
- Helpline: 1800-345-6789
- Email: support@delhidurga.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
Is the e-auto free?
No. Support comes as a purchase subsidy and interest subvention on loans.
Is the scheme only for women?
No. 130 of the 1,300 e-autos are reserved for transgender persons.
Do I need a driving licence?
Yes. You need a valid LMV licence and a PSV badge.
Can I sell the e-auto?
Not for three years. There is a mandatory lock-in.
Has the application process started?
Yes. The portal launched on 12 October 2026.
What if my application has an error?
You get 7 days to correct a deficiency the DLC raises.