Brief note on Aajeevika Gramin Express Yojna (AGEY)

The Government of India has introduced a new sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna- National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) entitled “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana” (AGEY) from the
financial year 2017-18.

The main objectives of AGEY are:

i) To provide an alternative source of livelihoods to members of SHGs under DAY-NRLM by

facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas.
ii) To provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services (e-rickshaws,
3 and 4 wheeler motorized transport vehicles) to connect remote villages with key services
and amenities (including access to markets, education and health) for the overall economic
development of the area by making use of the supports available with the framework of
DAY-NRLM.

Under the programme, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) provided to Community based
Organization (CBOs) under the existing provisions of Day-NRLM scheme will be utilized to support the
SHG members to operate the public transport services.

The said scheme was initially implemented in 250 blocks on a pilot basis with each block provided upto
six vehicles to provide transport services to habitations already connected by all-weather rural roads.
Total six blocks are identified in first phase of AGEY for its implementation in Haryana, out of six blocks
one Block is Gharaunda of District Karnal.

In Haryana State AGEY was started by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sh. Manohal Lal on dated 30/09/2017
from the District Karnal and six vehicles are given to SHG Members by Hon’ble Chief Minister in first
phase of AGEY. The information of the above said vehicles are given below:-

Cost (On Total fund

S. Name of VO/SHG road) of provided under
Vehical No Vehicle type
N member vehicle AGEY (Funds
Rs. from CIF)

1 HR-45C-8883 Rekha W/o Mahipal, Three Wheeler 215000

2 HR-45C-1643 Baby W/o Rajesh Three Wheeler 215000

3 HR-45C-1348 Reena W/o Ravinder Three Wheeler 215000 2165000/-
4 HR-45C-2011 Sushma W/o Suresh Four Wheeler 520000
5 HR-45C-1814 Kamlesh W/o Rohtash Four Wheeler 520000
6 HR-45B-1150 Mamo w/o Ramsarop Four Wheeler 480000
 Type of Average
Vehicle & Monthly
Name of District Name of Block registration no Income Remarks
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45C-8883 21000  
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45C-1643 22000  
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45C-1348 19500  
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45C-2011 26000  
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45C-1814 27000  
Karnal Gharaunda HR-45B-1150 25000  

As AGEY creates Livelihoods to SHG members, it’s also provide transportation facility in the remote
areas of rural. All the operation of the vehicle is in the defined area and on the routes as specified by the
CBO after the feasibility study.