Newskarnataka – Mangalore

Mangalore, May 17: Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’ Souza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese, inaugurated the Rachan- Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry self- employment scheme at Bishop’s House, on Saturday May 17.

As a inauguration mark the Tata Nano Key was given to the first beneficiary of ‘ Nano Taxi’ plan. Bishop Aloysius in his speech insisted on following such model, which will benefit the poor. He also expressed that this will interest more youth towards self-employment and graced the gathering.

Jayaprakash Fernandes, hailing from Sampaje of Sullia was the first person to receive Nano key. Rachana President Ivan D’Souza said that in first phase, 100 youth will get Nano cars under self-employment scheme. Tata Company will provide vehicles with Rs 45,000 discount. MCC Bank would give loans with 10 per cent rebate. As in some other metros, Nano taxi service will be commenced, where the district administration will have the right to decide the rent, he said. More than 100 youth have shown interest to start different kind of business through Rachana and the forum has provided loan facility to them through Indian Overseas Bank. In coming days self-entrepreneurs will be trained to provide service within City limits, especially to airport, under innovative ‘Nano Cool Taxi’ plan.
    
Dakshina Kanada stands out by introducing ‘The ‘Nano Taxi’ scheme. It is first of its kind in Dakshina Kannada. MCC President Francis Cutinho, Rachana former president Marcel Monteiro, Konkani Academy President Roy Castelino, Rachana Secretary John Monteiro, Treasurer Brian Fernandes, Auto Matrix Sales Manager Sooraj Jain, Tata Motors Regional Officer Naveen and others were present.