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Delhi's Bicycle Program Helps Girls Reach School

Delhi's Chief Minister handed out bicycles to about 1,400 ninth‑grade girls during a school ceremony.

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Key Points

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1,400 girl students received bicycles

The Vidya Vahini scheme focuses on safe school travel for girls

Goal: distribute 150,000 bicycles throughout Delhi

Bikes support girls' education, safety, and confidence

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The distribution is part of the Vidya Vahini scheme, which aims to provide safe transportation for girls and keep them in school.

So far the program has given out 28,000 bikes and plans to reach 150,000 across the city.

Officials say that when girls can travel safely, they are more likely to continue their education and develop confidence.

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Chief Minister

the head of the Delhi government

commute

the regular travel between home and school

empowering

giving someone the power or confidence to succeed

recognition

acknowledging someone's value or importance

tradition

a practice that has been followed for many years

society

the group of people living together in a community

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