S. Abhishek with the battery-operated bicycle in Salem district.
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School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi lauded a government school student for altering a bicycle with batteries to go to school.
S. Abhishek (15) of Sakthi Nagar in Ramanaickenpalayam near Attur is studying Class X at the Pethanaickenpalayam Government Higher Secondary School. As he has to travel 15 km by bus from his village to the school, he altered a bicycle using batteries.
Abhishek told reporters, “As I have to travel 15 km every day to school. I asked my parents to buy a two-wheeler for me. But they opposed it as I have not completed 18 years. My father and grandfather used to operate and repair batteries. So I installed a bicycle motor (250 watt) and a 24-watt battery and altered the bicycle into a battery-operated one. If I charge the batteries for three hours, I am able to travel 30 km. I also installed a headlight and horn and was able to use the bicycle at night too,” Abhishek added.
Coming to know of Abhishek’s invention, the Minister called him over phone on Thursday and congratulated him for his innovative thinking.
Published – October 04, 2024 07:15 pm IST