Scholarship
Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme(MBVS)
Overview
About MBVS
The Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme is a Punjab government programme that gives free bicycles to girls studying in classes 9 to 12 at government schools in the state. It is run by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab, which manages the distribution through district and school-level offices.
The benefit is in kind rather than a cash transfer: a bicycle. The point is to make the daily journey to school easier for girls who live some distance from the nearest government school, so that distance is less likely to cut their schooling short. The state ties the scheme to two goals, raising enrolment of girl students and reducing the dropout rate among them.
It is meant for girls already enrolled in a Punjab government school, from class 9 through class 12, and applications carry a recommendation from the head of the school. Students or their families approach the school principal or the office of the District Programme Officer to apply.
Sources: Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab – Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme · GKToday – Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme (Punjab)
Who runs it
Provider
Punjab State Government
State / UT Government
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2012-01-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Girl students should be residents of Punjab state. | |
| Girl students should be studying in standards 9th,10th, 11th, and 12th in the government school. | |
| Girl students should belong to those below the poverty line (BPL). |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Free bicycles are provided to all girl students of 9th to 12th classes.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
MBVS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.