Punjab Government to Provide Electric Bikes to 15,000 Teachers

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Punjab Government to Provide Electric Bikes to 15,000 Teachers

The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of expensive petrol prices on teachers and promote environmentally friendly transportation.

Published: Apr 23, 2024 | 08:41 PM

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Punjab government has announced a program to provide electric bikes to 15,000 teachers across the province.

Led by Provincial Education Minister Sikandar Hayat, the program aims to alleviate the financial burden of expensive petrol prices on teachers and promote environmentally friendly transportation.

Key Highlights:

5,000 teachers to receive electric bikes in the initial phase, followed by 10,000 in subsequent phases
Initiative aims to save teachers money on transportation costs and promote environmental conservation
Part of a larger effort to promote sustainable transportation in the province

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Background:

The Punjab government has been actively working to address the challenges faced by teachers in the province.

With petrol prices on the rise, many teachers have been struggling to commute to schools. This initiative aims to provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to this problem.

Quote from Provincial Education Minister Sikandar Hayat:

“We are committed to supporting our teachers and promoting sustainable transportation in the province. This initiative will not only save our teachers money, but also contribute to a cleaner environment for future generations.”

Related Initiatives:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s registration campaign to offer 20,000 electric and petrol bikes to university students across the province
Punjab government’s affordable apartment scheme for the public in 6 cities

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