Vidya Vahini Yojana: Delhi CM Launches Bicycle Scheme for Girls
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Social IssuesGovernment Policies and Interventions
Why in news
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Vidya Vahini Scheme, distributing bicycles to over 3,000 Class 9 girls. This initiative aims to improve school access and reduce dropout rates among girls, with plans to benefit more than 1.4 lakh students across Delhi.
Key facts
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The scheme was launched by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Over 3,000 Class 9 girls received bicycles at the launch event.
The initiative aims to improve school access and reduce dropout rates.
The scheme is expected to benefit more than 1.4 lakh students across Delhi.
The scheme is named 'Vidya Vahini Yojana'.
Prelims pointers
- Vidya Vahini Yojana
- Delhi Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
- Target group: Class 9 girls
- Beneficiaries: over 1.4 lakh students
- Launched in Delhi
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of schemes like Vidya Vahini in promoting girls' education and reducing dropout rates.
- Critically examine the effectiveness of providing bicycles as a means to improve school access for girls.