Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme 2026 is a self-employment initiative of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for eligible women and transgender persons. DURGA stands for Driving, Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto Scheme. The Delhi Cabinet approved the scheme on 23 September 2026, and the government subsequently launched a dedicated online portal on 12 October 2026. Through this initiative, eligible applicants can apply for the allotment of electric autos and create livelihood opportunities in Delhi's transport sector.

Under the first phase of the Delhi DURGA E-Auto Yojana, the government plans to allot 1,300 pink electric autos across Delhi. Of these, 1,170 autos are reserved for women and 130 for transgender beneficiaries. The scheme follows a district-wise allocation system, with a maximum allocation of 90 autos for women and 10 for transgender persons in each revenue district. If eligible applications exceed the available district-wise quota, the portal provides for selection through an online lottery or randomisation process.

Women and transgender applicants aged 20 to 40 years who meet the prescribed Delhi residency requirements can apply. The announced eligibility conditions include a valid voter identity card, a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence, a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge and annual family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable conditions relating to ownership of transport vehicles and the number of living children. Transgender applicants must provide the required transgender certificate.

The Delhi Transport Department is the nodal agency for the scheme. The Delhi Government has allocated ₹20 crore in its 2026-27 Budget for electric autos for women and transgender drivers. The announced support includes assistance through purchase subsidies and interest subvention on vehicle loans. Therefore, applicants should not assume that the scheme provides a completely free electric auto. The applicable financial assistance and vehicle purchase conditions must be checked against the official scheme guidelines.

The scheme aims to promote financial independence, women's participation in the transport sector, transgender inclusion and cleaner mobility. It also seeks to strengthen last-mile connectivity and improve access to transport services. The initiative is part of the Delhi Government's broader efforts to create livelihood opportunities for women, alongside schemes such as the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana.

Eligible applicants can now visit the official DURGA E-Auto Scheme portal to access the online application process. The portal supports category and district selection, driving licence verification, application number generation, document uploads, final submission, DLC verification, application status tracking, quota checking and LOI download. The application window is scheduled to remain open for three months following the scheme's approval in September 2026. Applicants should check the portal for the applicable closing date and current instructions.

Latest Update

The Delhi Government launched the dedicated online portal for the DURGA E-Auto Scheme on 12 October 2026. Eligible women and transgender applicants can access the application facility through the official DURGA E-Auto Scheme portal.

Scheme Benefits

The Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme aims to create self-employment and livelihood opportunities for women and transgender persons through electric autos. The key benefits and provisions include:

• 1,300 pink e-autos will be allotted in the first phase.
• 1,170 e-autos will be allocated to women and 130 to transgender beneficiaries.
• A maximum of 90 e-autos for women and 10 for transgender beneficiaries will be allotted in each revenue district.
• Selected applicants can download a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the portal, valid for three months.
• Beneficiaries receive an identity card along with a DURGA-branded jacket and cap.
• Beneficiaries can claim purchase incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026.
• Financial support is provided through subsidy on purchase and interest subvention on vehicle loans.
• Aggregator platforms will provide free onboarding and subscription for six months to DURGA e-auto drivers.
• Dedicated parking and charging facilities have been sought at Metro and Namo Bharat (RRTS) stations.
• Dedicated e-auto stands are planned near women's colleges in Delhi.
• Beneficiaries will have the opportunity to own and drive electric autos for self-employment and financial independence.
• The scheme will promote women's economic participation and transgender inclusion in Delhi's transport sector.
• The scheme will support clean and sustainable last-mile transportation in Delhi.

Important Provision: The allotted e-autos will have a mandatory three-year lock-in period, during which beneficiaries cannot sell or transfer the vehicles.

Eligibility Requirements

Women and transgender persons residing in Delhi can apply for the DURGA Scheme. The eligibility conditions confirmed on the official DURGA portal are given below.

Eligibility for Women Applicants

• The applicant must be a woman residing in Delhi.
• Age must be between 20 and 40 years.
• The applicant must hold a valid voter identity card.
• The applicant must hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence.
• The applicant must hold a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.
• The family's income for 2025-26 must not exceed Rs. 5 lakh.
• Neither the applicant nor her family should own a registered transport vehicle or three-wheeler.
• A woman with more than three living children is not eligible under the scheme.

Eligibility for Transgender Applicants

• The applicant must be a transgender person residing in Delhi.
• Age must be between 20 and 40 years.
• The applicant must hold a valid transgender certificate issued by the Delhi District Magistrate.
• The applicant must hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence.
• The applicant must hold a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before filling the Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme application form online:

• Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence, as issued through Sarathi.
• Valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.
• Income certificate showing family income for the financial year 2025-26.
• Bank account documents of the applicant.
• Voter identity card.
• Proof of Delhi residence.
• Proof of age.
• Valid transgender certificate issued by the Delhi District Magistrate's office, for transgender applicants.
• Signed undertakings, which are downloaded from the portal and uploaded back after signing.

Note: The portal advises applicants to keep their Sarathi LMV driving licence, PSV badge, bank documents and income certificate ready before starting the application.

Steps to Apply

Applications for the Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme are accepted online only, through the dedicated portal launched by the Delhi Government on 12 October 2026. Here is how to apply for the Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme online:

• Visit the official DURGA Scheme portal at evsubsidy.delhi.gov.in/DurgaScheme. 
  
• To proceed to submit an application, click on the "Register/Apply" link on the home page.
• Enter your driving licence (DL) number and DOB to start the application. 
  
• Select your applicant category and your revenue district.
• Allow the portal to run its instant system check on the details entered.
• Generate your application number once the system check is cleared.
• Download the prescribed undertakings, sign them and upload them back on the portal.
• Upload scanned copies of all the required documents.
• Complete the final submission and lock your application.
• Wait for District Level Committee (DLC) verification of your application.
• Track your application status online through the Status Tab on your dashboard.
• Download your Letter of Intent (LOI) from the portal once it is issued.

Note: The application process is currently open. It started with the portal launch on 12 October 2026 and will remain open for three months.

What Happens After Applying

• The District Level Committee verifies the submitted application and the uploaded documents.
• District-wise quotas are applied, with 90 e-autos for women and 10 for transgender persons in each revenue district.
• If eligible applications in a district exceed its quota, a quota check and online randomisation decide the allotment.
• Selected beneficiaries download the Letter of Intent, which remains valid for three months.
• Beneficiaries then purchase the DURGA-branded e-auto and claim incentives under the Delhi EV Policy 2026.

How to Check DURGA E-Auto Scheme Application Status?

Applicants can track DURGA E-Auto Scheme Application status through the portal dashboard. The portal displays updates as the application moves through verification and the subsequent stages.

• Visit the official DURGA Scheme portal at evsubsidy.delhi.gov.in/DurgaScheme.
• Click on the "Application Status" link on the home page.
  
• Enter your Application ID in the format shown on the page, such as DURGA/2026/00001.
• Enter the 10-digit mobile number registered with your application.
• Click on Send OTP for Status Check.
• Enter the 4-digit security OTP received on your registered mobile number.
• View your application verification progress and current status on the screen.

Key Status Points

Applicants can track every stage of their DURGA E-Auto Scheme application through the Status Tab on the portal dashboard. The status shown will be one of the following:

• Pending Verification: the application is awaiting District Level Committee verification.
• Deficiency Raised: a correction has been sought, and the applicant gets 7 days to correct it.
• Verified: the application has cleared DLC verification.
• Rejected with Reason: the application has been rejected, with the reason displayed.
• LOI Issued: the Letter of Intent has been issued and can be downloaded.

Important: Keep your application ID and registered mobile number ready before checking the status. Do not share your OTP with anyone. If you cannot access the registered mobile number or encounter a problem, follow the assistance instructions provided on the official portal.

Relevant Links

• Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme Online Application
• Delhi DURGA E-Auto Scheme Applicant Login
• DURGA E-Auto Scheme Application Status
• DURGA E-Auto Scheme Official Portal
• Delhi Transport Department

Contact Information

• DURGA E-Auto Scheme Helpline Number: 1800-345-6789
• DURGA E-Auto Scheme Email: [email protected]