New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday distributed bicycles to 200 Class 9 girl students under the Vidya Vahini Yojana at the Delhi Assembly premises, with the scheme expected to cover around 1.40 lakh Class 9 girls across the city this year.

The Delhi government's press release said the distribution took place during the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The initiative is aimed at addressing transportation-related difficulties faced by girl students and improving access to schools.

According to ANI, the 200 students who received bicycles were from Zone 7 of North Delhi.

The Vidya Vahini Yojana provides bicycles to Class 9 girl students to help with their daily commute to school. ANI reported ...