Government initiative boosts girls’ access to education as Sadhana, Pooja, Khushboo and Lata receive bicycles under the scheme
Published on: July 01, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Chhattisgarh Government’s Free Saraswati Bicycle Scheme is making school education more accessible for girl students across Rajnandgaon district by providing bicycles that enable them to commute to school with greater ease, while also promoting confidence and self-reliance.
The initiative is helping improve regular school attendance by reducing transportation challenges faced by students living away from their educational institutions.
A Smoother Journey to School
Sadhana Sahu, a Class IX student of Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi Government Excellence English and Hindi Medium School, Rajnandgaon, said she received a bicycle under the scheme, making her daily journey to school significantly easier.
A resident of Ward No. 1, Bajrangpur Navagaon, Sadhana explained that before receiving the bicycle, she had to wait for an auto-rickshaw or rely on other modes of transport, often making it difficult to reach school on time.
With the bicycle now available, she said she would be able to attend school punctually every day and devote more time and attention to her studies.
Students Welcome the Initiative
Another Class IX student of the same school, Pooja Bhimnani, also received a bicycle under the scheme. She described the initiative as an important step towards encouraging girls’ education, saying that easier transportation would help her attend classes regularly and continue her studies without interruption.
Students Khushboo Sahu and Lata Sahu have also benefited from the Free Saraswati Bicycle Scheme.
Expressing their gratitude to the government, the students said the initiative not only supports their education but also inspires them to become more independent and self-confident.
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More Than a Means of Transport
The Free Saraswati Bicycle Scheme is aimed at ensuring easier access to education for girl students by addressing transportation barriers.
Beyond providing a mode of transport, the initiative seeks to strengthen educational opportunities for girls while encouraging greater independence and supporting their aspirations for a brighter future.
