AGEY

Aajeevika Grameen Ekspres Yojana (AGEY)

1. 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, as identified by the States

2.To provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport

services 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 within the framework of DAY-NRLM.

3.Under the programme, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) provided to

Community based Organisations (CBOs) under the existing provisions of DAY-NRLM

scheme will be utilised to support the SHG members to operate the public transport

services.