Ola, India's well-known cab service provider is likely to create employment opportunities for the job seekers in Haryana. The company is organising a 3 day “Ola Bike Maha Rozgar Mela” in Gurugram to create employment opportunities for the youth of Haryana. The mela is being organized in partnership with the Government of Haryana and aims to enable entrepreneurial opportunities to thousands of bike drivers in the state, by bringing together bike manufacturers, service providers, Employment Office of Gurugram representatives and financial institutions.

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In the mela, apart from flexibility to either buy or lease new bikes, the first-time entrepreneurs will also have the option to convert existing vehicles to yellow-board commercial vehicles. This unique event is aligned with the Govt. of Haryana’s visionary program ‘Saksham Saarthi’, aimed at enabling improved livelihood opportunities for the youth of Haryana.

In July 2018, Ola had signed an MoU with Department of Employment, Government of Haryana to create 35,000 livelihood opportunities in the State under the ‘Saksham Saarthi” program. Through this Bike Mela, the company aims to reach to the youth of Haryana, aims to create nearly 3500 micro entrepreneurs.

Ola Bike is a mobility option that enables connectivity in cities, specifically through congested roads. With low fares, and safety features such as mandatory ISI certified helmets, emergency button, 24/7 support for both, customers and driver-partners, Ola Bike is providing affordable mobility to cover short distances in a timely manner. Since its launch in 2017 in Gurugram and Faridabad, Ola Bikes have steadily grown to be a popular choice as a quick and affordable mobility option for individual commuters during peak hours. 

Speaking on the occasion, Pranav Mehta, Business Head at Ola said, “Ola is committed to building a mobility ecosystem that is safe, sustainable and accessible for all, also creating livelihood opportunities for the youth in the cities. 

We are thrilled to collaborate with the Government of Haryana on their “Saksham Haryana” initiative and are happy to contribute towards creating entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth of Haryana through the Ola Bike Maha Rozgar mela.” Mehta added.

The Ola Bike Mela is scheduled for the 10th, 11th, and 12th of January at the City Life Mall, Old Delhi-Gurugram Road, Dundahera Village , Kapashera Border, Gurugram. Apart from guidance on new two-wheeler purchase and finance options, the Mela will also have a lucky draw that gives a chance to win a variety of prizes from LED TVs, to smartphones. The Mela will also provide guidance to existing bike owners on converting white number-plates to commercial yellow plates.

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What is Saksham Haryana?

'Saksham Haryana’ scheme was launched by Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar to skill and provide employment opportunities for the youth in the state. Launched on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, ‘Saksham Saarthi’ also commemorates the 3rd anniversary of Skill India Mission launched under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

About Ola:

 Ola was founded in 2011 by Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati, Ola is one of India's largest cab service provider.