Delhi launches Vidya Vahini scheme to provide bicycles to Class 9 girls

Free bicycles for Class 9 students

The Delhi government has launched the Vidya Vahini scheme, under which around 1.4 lakh Class 9 girl students enrolled in government schools are expected to receive free bicycles.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the scheme, saying bicycles would be distributed in phases. The government said the initiative is intended to make travel to school easier and support efforts to reduce dropout rates.

The scheme is targeted at students entering Class 9 in Delhi’s government-school system. Eligible students may receive bicycles at different times as distribution is rolled out in phases.