Narayana distributes 1,320 free bicycles to students of Nellore

TDP Official Spokesperson Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy, MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and Minister Dr. Ponguru Narayana participates in a cycle distribution program at ZP High School in Dargamitta, Nellore, October 9, 2026 | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana distributed 1,320 bicycles in the second phase of free bicycle distribution program for government school students. Along with his daughter Ponguru Sharani, Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and TDP official spokesperson Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy, the minister distributed cycles at ZP High School in Dargamitta, Nellore on Thursday.

Earlier, the minister announced the distribution of free bicycles worth ₹6 crore to 10,000 students studying in government high schools in Nellore city and rural constituencies. As part of the initiative, 7,000 bicycles were already distributed in the first phase in July 2026. Out of this, 4,500 bikes were distributed to students in urban district while 2,500 were distributed to students in rural areas.

Of the 1,320 bicycles distributed in the second phase, 550 were given to KAC College students in the urban constituency and 770 to Class IX students from 11 government high schools in the rural constituency. Based on requests from students of other schools and colleges, Mr. Narayana decided to distribute a total of 12,000 bicycles with his own funds of ₹8 crore. The remaining bikes will be distributed in January 2027.

Recalling his childhood, Mr. Narayana said, “I used to walk three kilometers to school because I could not afford a bicycle. Now I am offering these bicycles from my own funds because distance should not become a barrier to education for underprivileged students.”

“I hope that the girls’ education will not be interrupted because of the distance and that the bikes will make their commute easier and serve as the first step to realizing their dreams. There is no greater investment than the one made for the future of underprivileged children. Students should study hard, be proud of them and become role models for the society,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sridhar Reddy lauded the Minister for providing bicycles to students in his constituency and expressed his gratitude. He further said that development works worth ₹966 crore have been carried out in the constituency in collaboration with the minister.

Published – 8 October 2026 10:00 PM IST