Free E-Bikes for Female Teachers in Sialkot to Improve Mobility and Safety

Sialkot, August 16, 2025: Female teachers in Sialkot are set to receive electric bikes under a new initiative aimed at facilitating their daily commute, with support from the local business community.

According to Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali, the program is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision to provide safer, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation options for women educators.

Applications for the program were invited earlier this month, attracting more than 650 applicants. The submission deadline was August 10. Eligibility criteria include an upper age limit of 35 years, and both permanent and contract teachers were encouraged to apply. Priority was given to widows, divorced women, and teachers who are the sole earners of their households.

The e-bikes will be distributed through a computerized ballot system to ensure transparency. Earlier, as part of Independence Day celebrations, the district administration, with support from donors, handed out e-bikes to 14 female teachers.

Officials believe the initiative will not only ease mobility challenges for women but also contribute to reducing environmental pollution by promoting the use of clean energy vehicles. The project reflects the local administration’s ongoing commitment to women’s empowerment, safety, and sustainable development.