Cycle Bank Project
Removing distance as a barrier. Every student who receives a bicycle has one less reason to stay home from school.
Cycle Bank Project — Pilot (Trial Phase)
The Cycle Bank is a pilot project at Sri Kariambha High School, Kariyammanahatti, designed to remove transport barriers and keep students in class. Eligible students receive a working bicycle at admission and return it when they graduate or take a transfer certificate. Returned cycles are checked, repaired if needed, and reissued to the next eligible student.
Ownership and MoU
- All bicycles remain the property of Sudarshan Sanchari Foundation under a formal MoU with the school.
- On completion/transfer, cycles return to Foundation custody. No cycle stays with a student after studies.
Student and Parent Responsibilities
- Basic care: safe parking, regular cleaning, keeping tires inflated, and reporting issues promptly.
- Routine servicing and minor repairs are the responsibility of the student/family.
- If a family genuinely cannot afford essential service, the Foundation may assist on a case-by-case basis (not a blanket promise).
Who Qualifies?
Distance
Students living more than a defined walking distance from school who have no reliable means of daily transport.
Financial Need
Students from families that cannot afford a bicycle or daily bus fare, verified jointly by teachers and the Foundation.
Enrollment
Must be an enrolled student at Sri Kariambha High School for grades 8–10 in good academic standing.
How You Can Help
The Cycle Bank grows with every contribution. Each bicycle funded means one more student who can reliably reach school every day.
- Fund a bicycle for a student in need (one-time donation)
- Sponsor ongoing maintenance and repair costs
- Donate quality second-hand bicycles in good condition
- Spread the word — awareness is the first step to change
Help a Student Reach School Every Day.
One bicycle. One student. One less reason to miss school. Your support makes it possible.