A total of 500 meritorious girl students of the R K Puram assembly constituency, who cleared class 10 and 12 exams, have been provided bicycles.
The distribution programme was organised in the RK Puram area on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that such efforts are extremely important for promoting girls’ education and encouraging them to move ahead in life.
Gupta praised the organisers for their efforts, calling it an inspiring initiative towards women’s empowerment. She said the bicycle is not merely a means of transport but a tool that will give new momentum to the students’ confidence, independence and dreams.
The CM announced that the Delhi government has decided to provide bicycles to all girls taking admission in Class 9 in government schools. Approximately 1.30 lakh girls enrol in Class 9 every year. Gupta expressed hope that the bicycles will help them throughout the academic journey, from Class 9 till college and coaching institutes. She added that the distribution process will start after the summer vacations.
Appreciating RK Puram MLA Anil Sharma and the Rotary Club of Delhi Imperial, Gupta said they had set an inspiring example for society by distributing bicycles to more than 500 students even before the government scheme came into effect.
She added that the government is continuously working to provide greater opportunities, safety and facilities for girls pursuing education, emphasising that the objective is to ensure that no daughter is forced to compromise on her studies or dreams due to a lack of resources.