DARSHANA SINGAL FOUNDATION is the CSR vertical of EASTMAN AUTO AND POWER LIMITED, NEW DELHI, which is a part of the EASTMAN GROUP.In 2021, DSF took the initiative to EMPOWER WOMEN, through their Livelihood programme SAPNO KI SAWARI.
With this programme we provided financial support to women to buy and drive their own E-Rickshaw.
This empowered the women with time flexibility especially with children at home and created a means of regular good income helping them earn anywhere between Rs. 700-800 per day. This initiative also paved the way for women, to be present in the male dominated field.
To make a livelihood program for women so that they become
financially independent -a family with children is fed and
educated
The program included Non-Driver women, who buy E-Rickshaw as an
asset , to give to the family members to drive or to give it , on rent , to
generate passive income for themselves and also , giving them a
sense of ownership and control over the vehicle.
Women earning in the male
dominated area of work,
gender bias is reduced
Women have flexible
hours , to also look after
their families
Women who are not
educated, earning Rs 20000+
in a month , becomes a
possibility
Women have better social
status ,within their homes
and outside, with an
ownership of ER
Women driving an ER,
becomes more confident to
deal with life’s challenges