Mangalore, 21 Aug 2014: The state forests and DK district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai distributed the permits to 17 beneficiaries of tribals who were granted 75 percent of state loans and banks advancing 25 percent towards cost of 13 auto rickshaws and 4 tourist cars, here on Independence Day.
The loans were granted under tribal development project by ST welfare department to buy auto rickshaws and tourist taxis for self employment.