Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prepare a coordinated and practical action plan to provide electric bicycles to school students under the state’s bicycle distribution scheme. The initiative is aimed at making access to education easier for children living in remote, rural and difficult-to-reach areas, where travelling long distances to school remains a challenge.
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The direction was issued during a review meeting of the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minority and Backward Class Welfare Department. Soren emphasised the need for coordination among the Welfare Department, School Education and Literacy Department, and Industries Department to develop a workable framework for introducing e-cycles.
Hemant Soren Focus on Easier Access to Education
The Chief Minister observed that students in remote parts of the state often face difficulties reaching their schools because of distance and transportation constraints. Providing e-cycles could make their daily commute more convenient and help improve regular school attendance. He directed officials to ensure that eligible students receive the benefits of the scheme within a stipulated timeframe so that their education is not disrupted.
The state government’s bicycle distribution programme is intended to support students studying in government schools, particularly those who face difficulties commuting to educational institutions. The existing scheme has been associated with assistance for Class 8 students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Class and minority communities.
