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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is rolling out a plan to hand out more than 300,000 bicycles to Class 9 students. The initiative targets school accessibility statewide. It keeps kids in the classroom. The bikes make daily commutes safer and more reliable for teenagers.
Sarma confirmed the move on X. The program stems from an Assam Cabinet decision aimed at tearing down transportation barriers. It seeks to curb dropout rates and drive student participation in secondary education. Officials expect the gear to push more students toward higher secondary studies.
Sarma stated the move makes daily journeys easier and helps students complete their schooling. By providing these cycles, the government hopes to maintain regular attendance records. The state is betting on wheels to change the academic outcome for thousands.
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