The Punjab government has provided an update on the eligible students for the Punjab Bike Scheme 2024. This initiative aims to distribute 20,000 bikes to college and university students throughout Punjab, which includes 19,000 petrol bikes and 1,000 electric bikes. The distribution breakdown is as follows:
- Petrol Bikes: 11,676 for male students and 7,324 for female students.
- Electric Bikes: 700 for male students and 300 for female students.
Key Updates:
E-Balloting Completion: The e-balloting process was conducted on May 11, 2024, under the supervision of Provincial Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan. This process ensures fairness and transparency, with a significant emphasis on empowering female students by providing them with accessible transportation.
Eligibility and Application Review: Approximately 200,000 students registered for the scheme, with 72,640 applications submitted. The selection of eligible students was made through the e-balloting system, ensuring an equitable distribution of the bikes.
List of Eligible Students: The list of successful applicants has been published and can be accessed through official channels. Successful applicants will receive notifications and further instructions on the bike collection process. This includes verification steps with the Bank of Punjab (BOP), arranging for insurance, and obtaining delivery orders from designated dealerships.
For the latest information and to check if you are on the list of eligible students, visit the official Punjab Bike Scheme website at bikes.punjab.gov.pk. Stay updated by following trusted news sources for further announcements and details.
FAQs for Punjab Bike Scheme 2024
1. What is the Punjab Bike Scheme 2024? The Punjab Bike Scheme 2024 is an initiative by the Punjab government to distribute 20,000 bikes to college and university students across the province. The scheme includes 19,000 petrol bikes and 1,000 electric bikes to promote accessible transportation for students.
2. How are the bikes distributed? The bikes are distributed through an e-balloting process to ensure fairness and transparency. The distribution breakdown is as follows:
- Petrol Bikes: 11,676 for male students and 7,324 for female students.
- Electric Bikes: 700 for male students and 300 for female students.