Free Eco-Bikes for Students
Free Eco-Bikes for Students. In a high-level meeting held in Islamabad on Friday, July 18, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the federal government will provide more than 100,000 free electric bikes to students who have excelled in academic results. In addition, 300,000 electric loaders and rickshaws will be given to unemployed people at low interest rates
Key points of the plan:
- 25 percent quota has been reserved for women, and 10 percent for Balochistan
- All these facilities will be given to the toppers of classes 11 and 12, all education boards (including federal) are included
- The government will establish a complete ecosystem (manufacturing, battery manufacturing plants, maintenance network) for electric transport. The meeting was informed that four new battery factories will start soon
- Third-party monitoring will be mandatory for transparency, and international standards of quality and safety will be implemented
- An effective public awareness campaign will be run so that people can benefit from the benefits of this scheme
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Key Benefits:
- Opportunity to empower youth
- Solution to transportation problems
- Reduction in dependence on fuel imports
- Significant reduction in environmental pollution
- Provision of employment opportunities at the local level
Impact of the scheme:
- Student motivation: Bikes are a great reward for academic excellence.
- Employment opportunities: Self-employment was promoted by providing electric rickshaws and loaders to unemployed people.
- Environmental benefits: Reduction in fuel imports and a significant reduction in pollution are possible.
- Development of local industry: Domestic production of electric vehicles will strengthen the country’s economy.
Prime Minister’s statement:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said:
“This project is not just a convenience for students, but a comprehensive solution to make our youth independent, save the environment, and strengthen the economy.”
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Summary of the results:
The scheme is a comprehensive and integrated initiative that brings together educational, economic, social, and environmental aspects. Its impact will be long-term, not only for students but also for inter-provincial balance, women’s rights, and local industry.\
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