Empowering Rural Students with 'Cycle Bank Project': Pedaling Towards Brighter Futures

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The Problem:

In rural Maharashtra, thousands of children, especially girls, face the daunting challenge of commuting to school. The lack of adequate transportation facilities forces them to walk long distances, hindering their education and overall well-being. This issue contributes to the high dropout rates in secondary education, particularly among girls.

The Solution: 'Cycle Bank Project' - A Beacon of Hope

Enter the 'Cycle Bank Project', a social initiative by Sakal Social Foundation, that's transforming the lives of rural students in Maharashtra. This remarkable project provides bicycles to underprivileged students, primarily girls, residing in remote areas where schools are located far from their homes.

How it Works:

Identification: Students from tribal and remote areas who travel at least five kilometers on foot to reach school are identified through their respective schools
Bicycle Distribution: After careful selection, these students receive brand new bicycles, enabling them to cover the distance to school safely and efficiently.
Reuse and Recycle: Upon completion of their education, students return the bicycles to the project, ensuring they continue to serve future generations of learners.

Impact

The 'Cycle Bank Project' has made a profound impact on the lives of rural students in Maharashtra:

Enhanced Education: Bicycles have significantly improved school attendance, especially among girls, reducing dropout rates and promoting gender equality in education.
Empowerment and Safety: Students no longer have to walk long distances, reducing their exposure to risks and enhancing their overall safety.
Improved Health and Well-being: By cycling to school, students engage in regular physical activity, boosting their health and fitness.

A Call to Action:

The 'Cycle Bank Project' needs your support to expand its reach and empower more rural students. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a world of difference in a child's life.

Ways to Donate:

Donate Online: Visit the Social For Action website (Cycle bank Project) https://socialforaction.com/ and click on the "Donate Now" button.
Crowdfunding: Support the project through crowdfunding platforms like Milaap or Ketto.
Donate a Bicycle: If you have a bicycle in good condition, consider donating it to the project.

Together, we can pedal towards a brighter future for rural students in Maharashtra. Let's empower them to pursue their dreams, one cycle at a time!

Project Expansion: The project aims to expand its reach to cover all districts in Maharashtra, providing bicycles to thousands more students.
CSR Initiatives: Companies can support the project through their CSR initiatives, making a positive impact on rural education and community development.
Individual Contributions: Every donation, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in the lives of underprivileged students.

With the aim of making the journey of school students in rural and remote areas safe and comfortable, as well as to save their time, Sakal Media Group's 'Sakal Social Foundation' has started an initiative called 'Cycle Bank'.

Under this initiative, in collaboration with 'Praveen Masalewale Trust' of Pune, bicycles were distributed to 50 students from four schools in Manchar and Ambegaon taluka areas who were walking five kilometers every day by Rajkumar Chordia, the founder president of 'Praveen Masalewale Trust'.

The bicycle distribution activity was organized at Mahatma Gandhi Secondary School of Ryat Shikshan Sansthan, Manchar. On this occasion, members of school committee Rajaram Bankkhele, Sachin Bankkhele, former education officer of Pune Municipal Corporation Popat Kale, social activists Vijaykant Kankalia, Mahendra Kumar Khabia, Jitubhai Mehta, Girish Kshirsagar, Prajakta Lad, Santosh Pokharkar, Abhishek Benke, school principal Uttamrao Awari, Avasari of Bhairavanath Vidyalaya at Khurd were present.

"This initiative has been undertaken to bring about a change in the education of students in remote areas. Our industry group has got this opportunity through 'Sakal Social Foundation' and in the last two months a total of hundred students in Satara and Pune have been distributed bicycles through this initiative. Tomorrow's developed India. It is expected that students will come from these schools to make it happen."