The Department of Tourism has invited applications from eligible SC/ST, backward class and minority community candidates to receive a grant of Rs. 2 lakh to run tourist taxis.

The candidates should be in the age group of 20 to 40 years, passed 10th std. and posses an LMV driving licence from at least an year. The applicant’s family member should not be employed in Govt. Department or Corporation / Board. Only one application per family will be accepted.

Prescribed application form can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, #2, Hotel Mayura Hoysala complex, JLB Road, Mysuru, before Mar.27 and submitted before 4 pm on Apr. 6. For details, call Ph: 0821-2422096.