Yuva Saarthi is a CBEIC initiative designed to create new economic opportunities for young people and communities through electric mobility, EV charging infrastructure, digital services and local entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to bring modern mobility and business opportunities closer to villages and emerging towns by developing a network of Yuva Saarthi Centres at the grassroots level.
Yuva Saarthi is a CBEIC initiative designed to create new economic opportunities for young people and communities through electric mobility, EV charging infrastructure, digital services and local entrepreneurship.
The initiative aims to bring modern mobility and business opportunities closer to villages and emerging towns by developing a network of Yuva Saarthi Centres at the grassroots level.
To build a connected network of local entrepreneurs who can use mobility, technology and sustainable infrastructure to create employment, provide essential services and contribute to the growth of their communities.
What is Yuva Saarthi?
Yuva Saarthi brings multiple services together at a local level through a structured centre-based model.
A Yuva Saarthi Centre can combine:
EV Charging
Charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and other eligible EVs.
Digital Services
Access to digital, government, financial and citizen-oriented services.
Entrepreneurship
Opportunities for local youth to operate and develop their own service centre.
Mobility Services
Support for electric mobility, local transportation and fleet-oriented services.
Retail & Convenience
Selected products and services for local consumers and EV users.
Financial & Business Services
Facilitation of applicable banking, insurance, payment and business-related services.
Advertising & Local Commerce
Digital and physical advertising opportunities for local businesses and enterprises.
Yuva Saarthi Centre
The Yuva Saarthi Centre is designed as a local economic hub where mobility, technology and enterprise come together.
Depending on the location and centre model, the facility may include:
The exact facilities can vary according to the approved centre model, location, demand and project requirements.
Empowering Rural Youth
Yuva Saarthi is designed to give young entrepreneurs an opportunity to participate in the emerging electric mobility and digital economy.
A local Yuva Saarthi entrepreneur can potentially participate in:
Operating and supporting EV-related services.
Developing local EV charging infrastructure.
Providing technology-enabled services to citizens and businesses.
Supporting local retail, delivery and service requirements.
Building a local enterprise around multiple complementary revenue streams.
Connecting people with useful products, services and information.
A Multi-Service Business Model
Yuva Saarthi is designed around the principle:
Potential revenue streams can include:
EV Charging Revenue
Charging fees from compatible electric vehicles.
Digital Service Revenue
Fees or commissions from eligible digital and citizen services.
Retail Revenue
Sales of products and convenience services.
ATM / Banking Revenue
Applicable service or rental income.
Café & Refreshment Revenue
Income from food and refreshment services.
Courier & Logistics Revenue
Local delivery and logistics facilitation.
Advertising Revenue
Digital and physical advertising opportunities.
Actual revenue depends on location, utilisation, commercial agreements, operating costs and applicable regulations.
Centre Network
Yuva Saarthi can be implemented through multiple centre formats depending on geography and market demand.
A compact local centre focused on essential digital, mobility and EV services.
A larger facility with expanded EV charging capacity, digital services, retail and entrepreneur-support infrastructure.
A larger mobility and business hub with higher-capacity EV charging, commercial vehicle support, retail, service facilities and additional community infrastructure.
Yuva Saarthi & Electric Mobility
India's transition towards electric mobility is creating opportunities across the EV ecosystem.
Yuva Saarthi aims to contribute at the grassroots level through:
The initiative can also support local entrepreneurs interested in establishing EV-related businesses.
Yuva Saarthi for Youth
Yuva Saarthi can provide entrepreneurs with a structured pathway:
Training
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Centre Setup
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Digital & Operational Onboarding
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Service Delivery
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Revenue Generation
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Business Expansion
Entrepreneurs can build their local enterprise while becoming part of a wider CBEIC network.
Technology-Enabled Rural Development
Yuva Saarthi connects physical infrastructure with digital systems.
The ecosystem can support:
This enables local centres to operate within a more organised and scalable network.
Who Can Become a Yuva Saarthi Entrepreneur?
The initiative can be suitable for:
Eligibility, investment requirements and centre configuration should be determined according to the applicable Yuva Saarthi model and CBEIC's current programme terms.
Why Yuva Saarthi?
Bringing useful services closer to communities.
Combining mobility, digital and commercial services under one centre.
Creating opportunities for local business ownership and operation.
Supporting the development of the EV ecosystem.
Connecting rural communities to digital services and opportunities.
A structured model that can be adapted for different locations and market sizes.
Our Larger Objective
Yuva Saarthi aims to create a network of local centres that can contribute to:
Youth Entrepreneurship
Rural Economic Activity
Electric Mobility
Digital Inclusion
Local Employment
Community Services
Yuva Saarthi
A CBEIC initiative for building local enterprise opportunities through electric mobility, digital services, infrastructure and entrepreneurship.
