Odisha: Women SHG to operate E-rickshaw service from hospital
Bargarh: A major initiative for the patients has been taken by the district administration which will require a group of Women SHG members to run the initiative. Now, patients can easily transport in an e-rickshaws from the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH).
The idea received great acclaim and received funds for the purchase of e-rickshaws worth around Rs 15 lakh. The funds were sanctioned by the District Mineral Foundation (DMF).
At the DMF meeting, the Collector proposed starting e-rickshaws said, The executive officer of Bargarh Municipality Narayan Dansena. This was the Collector's idea to involve the Women's SHG.
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Due to the shifting of the hospital to the new location in Turkurla in 2020, patients have been struggling to travel 7 km from town to the hospital. Now, patients are travelling easily with the help of e-rickshaws at a fare of Rs 10 for patients and Rs 15 for other passengers.
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