[Assam] Assamese woman drive auto for earning a living - ANI/Hindustan Times

[Ram Sarangapani]

Came across this item in the HT. This is very encouraging that this woman
has taken this bold enterprising initiative to break thru cultural/social
barriers.

There is an accompanying video.
--Ram

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 Economic compulsions have driven Lakshmi Rani Barman in India's
northeastern city of Guwahati to become an auto rickshaw driver, which is
considered strictly a male preserve. Laksmhi Rani has taken to the
profession not by chance but by choice to eke out a living in the absence of
a male member in the family. Laksmhi Rani has been driving the auto rickshaw
for the last 3 years.
 ANI  February 24, 2008