‘Vahana Bhagya’ to minority drivers
CM Kumaraswamy gives away Taxi-goods vehicles
Bengaluru, Dec 5: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy distributed taxi and goods vehicles given by the Karnataka Minority Development Commission, to 167 minority beneficiaries.
Flagging off the distribution of vehicles at a programme in front of the Vidhana Soudha here on Wednesday, the CM wished good luck for the beneficiaries and asked them to build self-reliant life.
Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, MLA NA Harish, MLCs Naseer Ahmed, Rizwan Arshad and Urdu Academy president Mubeen Munawar and others were present.
Rs 3 lakh subsidy
The government would provide Rs 3 lakh subsidy to minority candidates to purchase taxi and goods vehicles. The applicants could get the subsidy through bank loans, he said.
Eligibility
The candidates should belong to minority community and permanent resident of the state. Their annual income should not exceed more than Rs 4.5 lakh and candidates should be between 18 and 45 years. The candidates should have Aadhar card, election identity card and ration card. No family member of the candidate should be the employee of either state or central government. They should have driving license and badge issued by the RTO.
"I have been working as car driver for the last 10-15 years. But the earning was not sufficient to lead my family. So I have planned to have my own car. Now the Minority Development Corporation fulfilled my dream. With the help of Rs 3 lakh subsidy, I have purchased the car".
- William Mohan, Beneficiary, Ranebennur
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Having Messi is a golden moment for Mumbai and India: Tendulkar
Mumbai (PTI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday termed Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's visit to Mumbai as a golden moment for the city and the country.
Tendulkar compared the 2011 Cricket World Cup triumph at the same ground with the visit of Messi, along with his Inter Miami team-mates Luis Saurez and Rodrigo de Paul.
"I have spent some incredible moments here. As we call it, Mumbai is a city of dreams. And a number of dreams have seen the finish line here on this very venue. And without your support, we would never have seen those golden moments on this ground in 2011," Tendulkar said referring to India's ODI World Cup triumph in which he played a major role.
"And today, having all three of them here is indeed a golden moment for Mumbai, Mumbaikars and India. The way you have received all three greats of the game has truly been remarkable."
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Talking about Messi, he said, "When it comes to Leo, if I have to speak about his game, it wouldn't be the right platform. And you know, what does one talk about him? He has achieved everything. We really admire his dedication, determination, commitment.
"And above all, his humility, the person that he is. And on behalf of Mumbaikars and Indians, I would like to wish him and his family the very best of health and happiness to all of you. Thank you once again for being here and encouraging youngsters."
Tendulkar also hoped that "India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football)."
Tendulkar presented a No.10 jersey signed by him to Messi. The Argentine World Cup-winning captain reciprocated with a football.
Messi arrived in Mumbai around noon under "World Cup level" security measures, marking the second day of his four-city 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.
He will wind up his visit on Monday in New Delhi where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Messi had arrived in India in the wee hours of Saturday, but the opening leg of the tour in Kolkata quickly descended into chaos later in the day due to poor crowd management and security lapses.
However, his evening programme in the Hyderabad leg stood in stark contrast to the mayhem in Kolkata, proceeding smoothly and concluding on a positive note.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Amid loud cheers, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar gifts Argentine football icon Lionel Messi the 2011 World Cup jersey, calling it a golden moment for Mumbai and India.
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