Published on 11 July 11 July 2024,3, 11 July 2024
In a significant move towards modernizing transportation and improving educational opportunities, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has recently announced the distribution date of electric bikes. The Punjab government will start distributing e-bikes on 11 July 11 July 2024 10.
During her address at the Punjab Assembly in Lahore, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted several key initiatives undertaken by her government in the first 100 days in office:
- Historic, Tax-Free Budget: The provincial government presented a historic budget that ensures no new taxes are imposed on the people of Punjab.
- Laptop Scheme Revival: The laptop scheme, with a budget of 10 billion rupees, aims to provide laptops to students.
- Education for All: Plans are underway to enroll out-of-school children in schools, ensuring education accessibility.
- Healthcare Initiatives: Public hospitals now provide free medicines and treatment to citizens.
- Support for Farmers: The government offers interest-free loans and subsidies for agricultural machinery.
Electric Bike Initiative Details:
- Project Launch: CM Maryam Nawaz launched the project to provide 20,000 bikes under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative on july 3. This initiative allows students to acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through affordable monthly installment plans.
- Affordable Plans:
- Male students: Can pay Rs 11,676 per month.
- Female students: Can avail the offer at Rs 7,325 per month.
- Equitable Distribution:
- In urban areas, there will be a 50/50 quota for male and female students.
- In rural areas, 70% of the quota will be reserved for male students, and 30% for female students.
The electric bikes aim to enhance mobility, reduce environmental impact, and empower students across Punjab. As the distribution begins, thousands of students eagerly await their e-bikes, ready to embrace a greener and more convenient mode of transportation.
Note: The information provided here is based on available data as of 11 July 11 July 2024 3, 11 July 2024.
