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Electric Bike Delivery Program
Electric Bike Delivery Program. The 19th meeting of the Steering Committee was held under the chairmanship of Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan. The meeting was attended by officials from the Transport Department, Higher Education Commission, Higher Education Department, Information and Culture Department, Bank of Punjab, and other important departments. The meeting aimed to review the progress of the interest-free bike provision scheme and finalize the future course of action.
Progress of Interest-Free Bike Scheme
During the meeting, Secretary Transport Imran Sikandar Baloch gave a detailed briefing on the latest status of the interest-free bike provision scheme. He said that thousands of students have been provided with bikes under the scheme. The main objective of this scheme is to provide travel facilities to students and make their educational life more convenient.
Instructions to Expedite the Delivery of Bikes
Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan directed all the concerned officers to complete the delivery of bikes as soon as possible so that more students can benefit from this facility. He further directed that the students included in the waiting list should also be provided with bikes as per the requirement so that no student has to be deprived of this facility.
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Success of the Scheme and Interest of the Students
The Minister for Transport said that thousands of students have been successfully provided with bikes under the scheme and the extraordinary interest of the students in this scheme is encouraging. He said that this scheme has provided autonomy, especially to the female students, due to which they are becoming more confident about riding.
A Source of Autonomy for the Students
The biggest advantage of the bike scheme is that the students do not have to face travel problems for their educational activities. This scheme has emerged as a great facility, especially for the female students. Through bikes, they can reach their educational institutions without any hassle, which saves them time and resources.
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Future Plans for the Bike Scheme
Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan announced that as per the vision of the Chief Minister, one lakh more bikes will be provided in the next phase. This initiative will not only increase the travel facilities of the students but will also facilitate them in their educational activities.
Cooperation of Bank of Punjab
Bank of Punjab has played an important role in this scheme. Under the interest-free bikes scheme, bikes are being provided to the students without any interest, which reduces the financial burden. Bank of Punjab officials assured their full support and cooperation regarding the scheme in the meeting.
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Role of Other Departments
Officials of the Information and Culture Department and the Higher Education Commission also presented their suggestions for the success of the scheme in the meeting. They said that such initiatives prove to be very beneficial for the students and make them more independent.
Students Reaction to Electric Bike
The interest-free bike scheme has also received a positive response from the public. Parents appreciated the scheme and said that it is an excellent initiative of the government which is making the educational life of students easier.
Conclusion
This meeting, held under the leadership of Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, reflects the government’s commitment to the students. Initiatives like the interest-free bike scheme not only help students to progress in the field of education but also give them autonomy and confidence. This initiative of the government has provided an effective solution to the travel problems faced by students, especially female students, which is a positive and welcome step.
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