Assam Plans to Hand Out 300,000 Bicycles to Class‑9 Pupils

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a new initiative to provide over 300,000 bicycles to students in the ninth grade. The bicycles will be distributed across the state to aid students in commuting to school. The scheme is part of the state’s broader effort to improve educational infrastructure and student mobility. Officials said the distribution will take place over the coming months, with logistics coordinated by the state education department.

The move is expected to reduce travel time for many students and encourage regular attendance. While the announcement did not specify the exact distribution timeline, it highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting students’ educational journeys.

The initiative follows similar efforts in other states to provide bicycles to schoolchildren, aiming to address transportation challenges in rural and urban areas alike.