29 Jan 2026
To
Honourable Prime Minister of India
Shri Narendra Modi Ji
Ref: PMOPG/E/2026/0016657
Dt. 29.01.2026
Subject: Open
Letter on Grievances, Challenges, and a National Welfare Vision for India’s
Drivers (PM Ma Annapurna & PM Driver Kalyan Mission)
Respected Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji,
I write this open
letter on behalf of crores of India’s drivers—truck drivers, bus drivers,
taxi drivers, tourist vehicle drivers, and conductors—our true “Driver Bhai”
who keep Bharat moving day and night.
They are the silent
backbone of our economy, supply chains, tourism, emergency services, and daily
life. Yet, despite their contribution, drivers remain among the most
vulnerable and neglected sections of our workforce—facing food insecurity,
lack of social protection, health risks, and unstable incomes.
This letter humbly
presents a grievance, a challenge, and a solution-oriented national vision—one
that the BJP-led Central Government can champion to create lasting social
impact and a stronger national footprint across India, including South India.
- No assured access to hygienic,
affordable food during long-distance travel
- Irregular work hours causing health,
fatigue, and accident risks
- Minimal coverage under PF, NPS,
insurance, or medical security
- Exploitation in unorganized transport and
tourism sectors
- No single national identity or welfare
linkage for drivers
A driver feeds the
nation, yet often sleeps hungry.
Objective: Food
Security with Dignity
Key Features:
- Unlimited nutritious meals @ ₹10/- paid by the driver
- ₹10/- subsidy by Central Government
- ₹30/- claimed by participating
hotels/dhabas under CSR
Total meal value:
₹50/- | Driver pays only ₹10/-
Implementation
Framework
- PM Ma Annapurna Restaurants / Partner
Hotels every 10 km on
highways and major routes
- Aadhaar-based food pass for:
- Registered drivers
- Poor and migrant workers
- Linking via Aadhaar + Vehicle Number
to avoid misuse
- Mandatory participation and display by
roadside hotels & dhabas
This single step can eliminate
hunger for drivers across India.
3. Proposal 2: PM
Driver Social Security & Kalyan Mission
Funding Mechanism
(Simple & Sustainable)
Introduce a mandatory
welfare component in:
- Transport businesses
- Tourist operators
- Taxi & logistics companies
₹1 per km per
vehicle to be charged from the
customer
(Impact on customer: negligible | Impact on drivers: transformational)
Utilisation of
Funds
- 50% contribution to each driver’s:
- NPS / PF
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 25% dedicated to Driver Food Security (PM Ma Annapurna)
- Remaining funds for:
- Skill development
- Rest facilities
- Emergency assistance
4. PM Driver Kalyan
Card (Linked with Aadhaar)
- National PM Driver Kalyan Card
linked with Aadhaar
- Mandatory trip-wise driver linkage:
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Operator
- Applicable to:
- Transporters
- Tourist operators
- Taxi aggregators
This ensures accountability,
transparency, and inclusion.
5. Pilot Project
& National Rollout
- Pilot launch in Kerala (high literacy, tourism, logistics
density)
- Review after 1 month
- Pan-India rollout across highways and urban centers
6. National &
Political Impact
- Direct benefit to crores of
working-class families
- Strengthens BJP’s image as a pro-worker,
pro-poor, reform-driven government
- Builds deep trust in South India and
across Bharat
- Aligns with:
- Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
- Antyodaya
- Amrit Kaal Vision
A hungry driver cannot
build a strong nation—but a cared-for driver will proudly drive India forward.
Closing Appeal
Honourable Prime
Minister Ji,
This is not charity. This is nation-building.
By launching PM Ma
Annapurna for Drivers and PM Driver Kalyan Mission, your leadership
can ensure that no driver sleeps hungry, uninsured, or invisible.
With faith in your
vision and commitment to inclusive growth, I respectfully urge the Government
of India to consider and implement these proposals at the earliest.
Jai Hind. Jai
Bharat.
Warm regards,
Kishor Kumar Bhatia
Citizen of India
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