With the generous support of Interlife Onlus, Italy, PMSSS continues to implement the project “A Bicycle for School” initiative by distributing free bicycles to deserving school-going children across all our working blocks in Pudukkottai district. So far, 125 girl children studying in VI–IX standards have received bicycles through this programme. With 8 more children benefitting on 14.11.2025 the overall total has reached 133.These bicycles enable children from remote villages to travel to school safely, comfortably, and on time, reducing the challenges they face in their daily commute. PMSSS extends its heartfelt gratitude to Interlife Onlus for their continued support and commitment to promoting education and empowering rural children.
PMSSS, with support from Interlife Onlus, distributed free bicycles to 125 deserving girl students from Classes VI–IX across all working blocks of Pudukkottai District. Beneficiaries were selected based on criteria such as low-income status, long distance from school, lack of transport facilities, single-parent households, and having differently abled parents.The initiative helped reduce absenteeism, improved school attendance, and enhanced the mobility, confidence, and independence of girl children, thereby promoting gender equality and better access to education.
Free Bicycle Distribution Programme
On 30 July 2026, Pudukkottai Multipurpose Social Service Society (PMSSS) successfully organized a Free Bicycle Distribution Programme under the "A Bike for India Project", with the generous support of Interlife, Italy, funded by Lions Clubs, Italy, Fondazione Mediolanum, and other kind sponsors. As part of this initiative, 52 deserving girl students studying from 6th to 9th Standard from the various project blocks of PMSSS received bicycles to support their education and ensure safe and convenient access to their schools. The programme aims to encourage girls' education, reduce school dropouts, and promote equal opportunities for children in rural communities. The programme was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. T. Sagayaraj, D.D., Ph.D., Bishop of Thanjavur, and was graced by the distinguished presence of Dr. V. Muthuraja, M.B.B.S., MLA, as the Chief Guest. The gathering was felicitated by Rev. Fr. A. Savarinayagam, Vice President, PMSSS.& Mr. Lion. P. Jawahar M.A., B.L., President, Victory Lion’s Club, Pudukkottai. Mr. P. Karunakaran, Indian Contact, Interlife Italy, presented an overview of the "A Bike for India Project" and highlighted its positive impact on rural school-going girls. Earlier, Rev. Fr. A. Victor Doss, Director, PMSSS, warmly welcomed the dignitaries, beneficiaries, and participants. The programme concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Mr. M. Jothiraj, Chief Coordinator, PMSSS. PMSSS expresses its sincere gratitude to Interlife, Italy, Lions Clubs, Italy, Fondazione Mediolanum, and all the generous sponsors for their unwavering support in transforming the lives of rural children through education.
