Sarita Devi: From Laborer's Wife to E-Rickshaw Driver, Earning 30K Monthly

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News18•29-01-2026, 17:58
Sarita Devi: From Laborer's Wife to E-Rickshaw Driver, Earning 30K Monthly
- •Sarita Devi, from Mirzapur Jawai Pandari village, transformed her family's financial situation by becoming an e-rickshaw driver.
- •Facing economic hardship with her husband's limited daily earnings, she joined the 'Jai Mata Di Self-Help Group' for support.
- •She secured a loan of ₹2 lakh through the self-help group and later ₹2.25 lakh from Khadi Rural Industries to purchase an e-rickshaw.
- •After receiving training, Sarita Devi started driving the e-rickshaw herself, earning ₹500-₹600 daily, totaling ₹20,000-₹25,000 monthly.
- •Her initiative has made her family financially stable, ensuring her children's education and inspiring other women towards self-reliance.
Why It Matters: Sarita Devi's journey from financial struggle to self-reliance through e-rickshaw driving inspires women.
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