By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
04th August:- Under Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme, free
cycles has been distributed to 4 lacs 82 thousand 703 girl students in Punjab
and this distribution of cycles will be continued in future too. This was
stated by Minister for Industry & Commerce Punjab Madan Mohan Mittal while
addressing a district level program at Auditorium of Shivalik Public School,
organised here for distribution of free cycles to girl students of class 11th &
12th under Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme. During this free cycles were
distributed to 241 girl students of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School Sohana
& Govt. Model Senior Secondary School 3 B 1 Mohali.
Madan Mohan Mittal said that under the
immense leadership of CM Punjab Parkash Singh Badal, the scheme named Mai Bhago
Vidya Scheme was initiated during 2011-12 to provide free cycles to girl
students of class 11th & 12th in Punjab,
which is being continued in the state till then. He said that positive results
of this initiative have been noticed as girls have gained confidence towards
higher education. He said that earlier it was a challenge for girl students to
continue their studies after basic schooling due to lack of commuting means.
But now with the facility of cycles for commuting, the presence of girl
students has increased and scenario of girl education has improved in the
state.
Madan Mohan Mittal said that excitement
towards education is necessary for woman empowerment and this historic decision
of Punjab Govt. has done the same. He said that it will also give a new
direction to the society. During this while addressing the students he said
that Punjab Govt. is doing each and every effort to improve the level of girl
education in the state.
Later, addressing the press, he said
that State Govt. is encouraging foreign investment in the state. He said that
industrial sector of the state has been benefitted for Rs. 200 crore per month
by waiving of the surcharge to Rs. 2 per unit. Addressing a question regarding
Aam Adami Party he said that this Party has no value for people & not for
the constitution of India and Aam Adami Party has no significance in Punjab.
Addressing the gathering Chairperson
Zila Parishad Bibi Paramjit Kaur Badali said that SAD+BJP Govt. has always done
extra efforts towards women and providing free cycles is a part of these
efforts. During this she also explained about the various welfare schemes
initiated by Govt.
Deputy Commissioner D.S.Mangat said
that under Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme free cycles worth Rs. 2 crore 80 lacs has
been distributed to 10403 girl students of class 11th & 12th.
Besides this the infrastructure of Govt. schools is also being improved.
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