Explanation:

 The Government of India has decided to launch a new sub-scheme named “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY)” as part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

About AGEY

•  Its main aim is to provide an alternative source of livelihoods to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM by facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas.
•  It will provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect remote villages with key services and amenities.
•  The beneficiary SHG members under the scheme will be provided an interest free loan by the community based organisations (CBOs) from DAY-NRLM’s Community Investment Fund up to Rs.6.50 lakh for purchase of the vehicle.
•  It may also lease the vehicle to an SHG member which will pay lease rental to CBO, being the owner.
•  The vehicles under this scheme will have a certain colour coding and will carry AGEY branding to ensure their identity and run them on certain routes.