Mumbai's 'Savitri': Reshma Dalvi Drives Auto After Husband's Death, Inspires Many

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News18•03-01-2026, 13:41
Mumbai's 'Savitri': Reshma Dalvi Drives Auto After Husband's Death, Inspires Many
- •Reshma Dalvi from Dahisar, Mumbai, became an auto-rickshaw driver after her husband's premature death in 2015, facing a financial crisis.
- •She courageously decided to drive his auto-rickshaw, overcoming initial challenges with support from fellow drivers.
- •Received financial assistance from Divyaj Foundation to repair and upgrade her auto-rickshaw, enabling her to continue her work.
- •Works long hours, starting with Anganwadi duties, then driving the rickshaw, and successfully raised her son who is now employed.
- •An inspiration in Mumbai's auto-rickshaw sector, Reshma embodies women's empowerment and is proudly known as 'Rickshawali'.
Why It Matters: Reshma Dalvi's resilience as an auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai inspires women's empowerment.
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