By The Punjab government has officially released the merit criteria for its Free E-Bike Scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at supporting female teachers across the province. Designed to improve mobility, reduce travel stress, and enhance punctuality, the scheme uses a comprehensive point-based system to determine eligibility.
Six-Category Merit System
Recipients will be selected based on six key categories:
- Distance from Home to School
- 2 marks per kilometer, up to a maximum of 20 marks.
- Family Support Status
- Widows, divorced, or independent women: 20 marks
- Husbands working abroad: 15 marks
- Husbands working in other cities: 10 marks
- School Posting Area
- Boundary or hard-to-access areas: 20 marks
- Rural areas: 15 marks
- Urban areas: 10 marks
- Driving License
- Valid license: 10 marks
- Learner’s permit: 5 marks
- Seniority
- 2 marks per year of service, up to 20 marks
- Academic Qualification
- PhD: 10 marks
- MS/MPhil: 8 marks
- MA/MSc/BS: 5 marks
In cases where two applicants have the same score, preference will be given to the elder candidate.
A Step Towards Empowerment
The Free E-Bike Scheme is part of the provincial government’s efforts to facilitate female educators, particularly those posted in remote or difficult-to-reach areas. By providing eco-friendly electric bikes, the initiative aims to:
- Reduce commuting challenges
- Improve attendance and punctuality
- Enhance overall job efficiency
This project not only supports the teaching workforce but also aligns with Punjab’s broader vision for sustainable and inclusive development in the education sector.
