In the quiet town of Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, a simple bicycle has become Aditi Kurres ticket to a brighter future. A Class 9 student at the Government Girls School, Aditi once teetered on the edge of dropping out. The long trek from home to school drained her energy, sapped her time, and fueled doubts about continuing her studies. But under the state governments Saraswati Cycle Yojana, a free bicycle changed everything. Now, she arrives on time, fatigue free, and fully focused proof that targeted interventions can keep girls in school.
Aditis story isnt isolated; its a microcosm of the schemes transformative power. By bridging the gap between home and classroom, these cycles eliminate barriers like exhaustion, unsafe travel, and lost study hours. Aditi herself beams: “I reach school safely and have more time for studies.” Her family calls it not just a vehicle, but a “strong step toward her bright future.” District Education Officer L.P. Dahire confirms the impact: In Mungeli’s three blocks, all 5274 targeted cycles for the 202526 academic year were distributed on schedule, empowering countless girls.
This initiative exemplifies smart governance affordable, scalable, and results driven. It addresses dropout risks head on, boosting enrollment and retention in rural areas where girls bear the brunt of mobility challenges. Yet, its success demands more: sustained funding, maintenance support, and expansion to boys and underserved regions. Imagine scaling this nationwide; millions of Aditi’s could pedal toward empowerment, breaking cycles of poverty and inequality.
Governments must seize such models to build an equitable education system. For Aditi and her peers, every turn of the wheel spins dreams into reality.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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