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15 July 2026

Free bicycles for Delhi girl students

This is a state-level welfare scheme that serves as a practical example of government interventions for gender-based educational support, though it lacks the national scale or policy significance to be a direct exam question.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi government initiative to provide free bicycles to Class 9 girl students.
  • Target coverage: 1.3 lakh students annually.
  • Budgetary allocation: ₹90 crore announced in the annual budget.
  • Procurement process completed; distribution scheduled to commence at the end of the month.
  • The scheme is planned to be a recurring annual feature for Class 9 girl students.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Delhi government bicycle distribution scheme for girl students, which has been running since 15 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of targeted welfare schemes in addressing gender-based barriers to education in India. How do initiatives like the provision of transport assistance contribute to improving enrollment and retention rates among girl students in secondary education? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Delhi government's initiative to provide free bicycles to Class 9 girl students is primarily aimed at which of the following?

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