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Soon after forming the government in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz started taking initiatives to make commuting easy for the students. Related to the effort, earlier this March, the provincial government announced that it would give 20,000 bikes to deserving students across the province through interest-free loans.

Afterward, we informed you regarding the installment plan, quota, and delivery details. A day back, the Punjab government also announced that it would give bikes to 15,000 teachers. The plan will be implemented in two parts. First, 5,000 teachers will get electric bikes. Then, in later stages, 10,000 more teachers will get them.

What’s New?

In a recent update, as per media reports, the Punjab Motorcycle scheme has seen an impressive uptake, allowing over 100,000 students to register for this offer.

Reports have informed that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has received approximately 16,000 online applications. Remarkably, data reveals that over 13,000 students have applied for petrol bikes, while 3,800 have shown interest in electric motorcycles.

This program targets eligible students from key cities like Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, and Rawalpindi, with the application deadline set for April 29 in the initial phase.

Last month, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif started a program for university students too. They will offer 20,000 bikes, both electric and petrol ones.

Installment Details & Delivery Plan

Total Bikes: The government wants to give away 20,000 bikes. 1,000 will be electric, and 19,000 will be petrol.

Payment Plan: The Punjab government is working with the Bank of Punjab (BOP) to help students get bikes. If you want an electric bike, you will have to pay Rs. 10,000 per month. For a petrol bike, it’s Rs. 5,000 per month.

Quotas: To make sure everyone has a fair chance, they’ve set rules. In cities, half the bikes go to boys and half to girls. But in the countryside, it’s a bit different. 70% of the bikes are for boys, and 30% are for girls.

What do you think about the government’s offering and the students’ response on it? Do you think the government will comply with the offer? Tell us in the comments section.