Empowerment initiative: Sindh women to get free bikes
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This announcement was made by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon
(Web Desk) - The Sindh government has a plan to empower women, with an announcement to give them ‘pink’ electric motorcycles, inviting positive remarks from the netizens, who are of the view that the initiative is in right direction to boost women’s confidence and wellbeing.
This announcement was made by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon during a press conference in Karachi.
The scheme aims to enhance mobility for female commuters in the province.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting of the provincial government’s senior ministers, advisers and special assistants to review provincial matters on Thursday.
During the meeting, Shah was told that the Transport and Sindh Mass Transit Authority (T&MTD) plans to launch a program aimed at enhancing female mobility through sustainable transportation.
“This initiative will introduce approximately 1,000 electric motorcycles for women, which will be allocated through an open and transparent balloting process,” the CM House said.
“The initiative requires Rs300 million to be obtained outside the budget.”
The cabinet also noted that an increasing number of women worldwide are opting for electric motorcycles as their primary mode of transport for daily commuting.
“Key factors driving this demand include greater mobility, cost-effectiveness compared to cars or public transport, eco-friendliness, and minimal maintenance,” the statement said.
The CM House said electric bike provide women independence, promote economic empowerment, break gender stereotypes and improve safety and security for them.
Applicants must be permanent residents of Sindh, a student or a “working female,” and hold a valid two-wheeler driving license.
The applicant also cannot sell the electric motorcycle for a period of seven years, the statement said.
