Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s E-Bike Scheme has received an overwhelming response from young people across the province.
According to an official statement, the initiative has recorded over 1.3 million registrations and more than 607,000 applications.
The Punjab government introduced the scheme to provide affordable transportation to young people, particularly female students.
The initiative aims to reduce commuting costs and improve access to educational institutions across the province.
Punjab E-Bike Scheme to Provide 100,000 Electric Bikes
Under the E-Bike Scheme, the provincial government plans to distribute 100,000 electric bikes through a balloting process.
Eligible applicants will be selected through the ballot. Successful applicants will receive electric bikes under an affordable instalment plan.
Selected applicants will pay monthly instalments of Rs. 3,000. The Punjab government will cover the interest costs.
This financial support aims to make electric bikes more accessible to students and young people with limited resources.
The scheme is also expected to help beneficiaries reduce their monthly transportation expenses.
Maryam Nawaz Orders Early Completion of Scheme
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the relevant authorities to complete the scheme’s process as quickly as possible.
She emphasised the importance of improving transportation facilities for young people across Punjab.
The chief minister also highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting female students and improving their access to education.
According to the official statement, providing affordable and convenient transportation remains a key priority for the provincial administration.
Free Driving Lessons for Female Applicants
The Punjab government will also arrange free driving lessons for successful female applicants. The initiative aims to help female students develop riding skills and travel more confidently.
These lessons are intended to make commuting safer and more convenient for women attending colleges and universities.
The government hopes the additional support will encourage greater participation among female students.
Punjab Government Focuses on Youth Empowerment
Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed her government’s commitment to creating better opportunities for young people.
She said both young men and women remain important priorities for the provincial administration.
The chief minister added that affordable electric bikes would help students manage their daily travel expenses.
The E-Bike Scheme forms part of the provincial government’s broader efforts to improve transportation and educational accessibility.
With registrations exceeding 1.3 million, the programme has attracted considerable public interest.
Authorities have been instructed to accelerate the remaining procedures so eligible applicants can benefit from the initiative.
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The government has reiterated its commitment to providing resources and facilities that support young people’s education and mobility.
