CM Punjab Starts Delivery of E-Bikes to Students

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative ‘E-bike programme, symbolically handing over the first E-bike to a college student from Jampur.

During the launch, the Chief Minister also introduced the Vehicle Inspection Regime for Private Vehicle Project and awarded the first e-loader rickshaw manufacturing license to Nawawa Mobilizers Company. Additionally, she announced the initiation of the E-bike project phase 2, which will establish solar powered charging stations in colleges and universities.

The Punjab government will cover Rs. 20,000 out of the Rs. 40,000 down payment for the E-bikes, making them more accessible to students. Over 8,000 female students have applied for the program, and all will receive E-bikes. The initiative aims to empower students by providing them with modern and sustainable transportation options.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that students will also receive laptops, and a Rs. 25 billion scholarship program is being introduced to support those who cannot afford higher education.

She highlighted the government’s efforts to make Punjab greener by transitioning to electric transport. An MoU has been signed for acquiring environment-friendly buses, with 27 expected to arrive by December.

The Chief Minister also addressed issues related to smog and environmental pollution, noting that Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb is actively working to combat these problems. In addition, she inspected electric loader rickshaws and E-road washer vehicles, receiving briefings on their features and the broader electric buses project.

Maryam Nawaz also attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Alia Neelum, the newly appointed Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. She congratulated Justice Neelum, recognizing the unique Honor of having both a female Chief Minister and a female Chief Justice in Punjab.

In a meeting on digitalization, the Chief Minister underscored the importance of fast internet for employment opportunities through e-commerce and freelancing. She advocated for the equal implementation of digital technology projects in both rural and urban areas. PTCL’s high-speed internet and better connectivity for public sector projects were discussed, with plans to expand free Wi-Fi services from Lahore to other districts.

On World Population Welfare Day, Maryam Nawaz stressed the need to balance population growth with available resources to ensure prosperity. She highlighted the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry as a crucial effort to accurately record household data.
The Chief Minister also expressed her sorrow over the death of four laborers in a coal mine in Chakwal, offering condolences to the bereaved families and directing a thorough investigation into the accident.