DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 6 (MExN): The Regional Transport Authority, Dimapur and Chümoukedima, has invited applications from eligible women candidates for allotment of pink taxi two-wheeler permits under a Transport Department notification dated December 5. According to a public notice issued by the Office of the Secretary, RTA Dimapur, 15 permits each will be allotted for Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts to promote women empowerment and self-employment. The scheme is open to female riders who are indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland, aged between 20 and 40 years.
Applicants must possess permanent residential certificates, Aadhaar cards with district address, valid driving licences and unemployment certificates. Application forms will be available from February 9 at the office of the District Transport Officer, Dimapur, on payment of Rs 100 per form. The last date for submission is February 20, and incomplete applications will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates for the riding and driving test will be announced on February 23 at the District Transport Officer’s office in Dimapur.