NHAI, ROADIS Give 100 Bicycles To Girl Students In 3 States

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and ROADIS - a Madrid headquartered multinational leader in the investment, development, operation, and management of global infrastructure assets, organised a cycle donation drive across its three projects in Varanasi, Surat and Ajmer to felicitate 80 deserving girl children to help young girls overcome mobility challenges and continue their education without interruption. At least 80 girls from 10 schools across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat were felicitated.

Vishal Chauhan, IAS, Member Administration, said, “Ensuring safe, accessible, and equitable mobility for every citizen—especially young girls—is central to NHAI’s commitment to community development along national highways. This initiative is by Varanasi Aurangabad NH-2 Tollway. is a commendable effort that directly empowers students by removing mobility barriers and enabling them to pursue education with confidence. Strengthening such partnerships helps us create meaningful, long-term impact in the lives of communities we serve. I am pleased to be part of this initiative and encourage everyone to take forward similar people-centric programs.”

Alvaro Santos, Head - India SBU, ROADIS, said, “At ROADIS, our purpose is to build quality infrastructure while developing the communities around our operations. Through our social programs, we are continually working towards creating pathways to opportunity. The cycle donation initiative reflects our commitment to enabling safer mobility and supporting the educational aspirations of young girls in the communities along our projects. I would like to share my gratitude to NHAI for their continued guidance and partnership in creating tangible initiatives that bring a difference in the lives of residents along the highways. And, we remain dedicated to driving more such initiatives that create real, lasting impact on the ground.”

The donation drive is an extension of ROADIS’ ongoing Shikshaantra Plus program, implemented across 10 schools in India. The program focuses on holistic development and quality education, improving educational infrastructure, digital learning, enhancing learning outcomes, and providing equal opportunities to students.