Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has unveiled the ‘Green Wheels’ program, a forward-looking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the transportation landscape in the province.
This groundbreaking project aims to provide 10,000 electric bikes and rickshaws to the public under favorable terms, entirely free of interest.
Chief Minister Naqvi, in a media address, outlined key features of the ‘Green Wheels’ initiative. The program will distribute 2,000 electric three-wheeler bikes to deserving individuals, with no interest attached.
Furthermore, 2,000 electric bikes have been earmarked for government employees, and an additional 2,000 are reserved for women in both government and private sectors, all provided interest-free.
A significant element of this initiative is the shift in government procurement policies. Chief Minister Naqvi declared a prohibition on the acquisition of fuel motorcycles at the government level. Henceforth, government departments will exclusively procure electric bikes, aligning with the global trend toward sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Stressing the provincial government’s commitment to addressing environmental concerns, Naqvi urged citizens to embrace the ‘Green Wheels’ opportunity. He underscored the collective effort required to build a greener and cleaner future for Punjab.
