Balochistan Cabinet Approves Subsidized Electric Bikes and Health Insurance Scheme for Employees

Quetta: The Balochistan provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, held its 21st important meeting and took several major decisions aimed at public welfare, including the launch of a subsidized electric bike scheme and the approval of a health insurance program for government employees.

The cabinet expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for initiating communication and education projects in Balochistan. During the meeting, it was decided to introduce an electric bike scheme for the common man, under which students, working women, and government employees will receive electric bikes on a 30 percent subsidy. Ordinary citizens will also be able to purchase electric bikes on easy installments through bank financing.

The meeting was informed that approximately Rs 6 to 7 billion are spent annually on medical treatment for nearly 250,000 provincial government employees. In view of this, the cabinet approved the introduction of a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees. The cabinet also decided to conduct audits of advance medical payments and the public endowment fund.

The provincial cabinet approved the extension of the Enterprises Development Program to Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran, with the aim of promoting economic opportunities. To strengthen meritocracy, the cabinet unanimously agreed on ensuring appointments strictly on merit.

Addressing the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti thanked the Prime Minister for support in communication and education projects for Balochistan. He said that electric bikes would be provided to people from all walks of life on easy installments.

The chief minister emphasized that resources generated through public taxes are a trust of the people. He said it would be unjust for the poor to bear hardships while a major portion of resources is spent on a privileged class. He added that the government is introducing a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees and that the Enterprises Development Program will help provide economic stability to a large number of Balochistan’s youth.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti further stated that good governance is linked to meritocracy, reiterating the cabinet’s firm commitment to promoting merit and ensuring its effective implementation.