Explanation:

It is a sub-scheme, to be launched by MoRD, under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). AGEY aims to provide an alternative source of livelihood to members of SHGs by facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas. AGEY will provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services like e- rickshaws, 3 and 4 wheeler motorised transport vehicles to connect remote villages. These transport vehicles will connect villages with key services and amenities including access to markets, education and health for the overall economic development of the area. The scheme will be implemented on a pilot basis. Under it, Community Based Organisation (CBO) is proposed to provide interest free loan from its own corpus to SHG member for purchase of the vehicle.