Empowering Education: Bicycle Distribution for School Girls

21 August 2024, Hazaribagh: In a significant initiative at Oriya Village Durga Mandap Ground (Hazaribagh), organized by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) and supported by Australian Aid, bicycles were distributed to 160 schoolgirls. This effort included students from Birsa Public School-Devkuli (Ichak), Roshni Dhruv High School-Churchu, Gyan Darshan School-Gurhet, and Amritnagar High School-Amritnagar.

The program, sponsored by the Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata, aimed to reduce the dropout rate among schoolgirls by addressing their transportation challenges. Although Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Nancy Sahay couldn’t attend due to prior engagements, Mr. Lokesh Warangi, a trainee IAS officer, stepped in as her representative to distribute the bicycles. He emphasized the positive impact this initiative will have on the girls’ education and encouraged them to continue their studies.

NBJK President Mr. Girija Satish presented a memento to the chief guest and Secretary Mr. Satish Girija highlighted NBJK’s work in education, health, and livelihood promotion across Jharkhand and Bihar. The event also saw enthusiastic feedback from the girls, who expressed how the bicycles would save time, reduce fatigue, and help them focus more on their studies. Local Mukhiya Mrs. Rekha Devi and Sarpanch Mr. Ashok Yadav were present in the event and commended the program.