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  • Punjab releases ₹55.45 crore for scholarships
  • 86,583 SC students to benefit from scheme
  • Financial aid directly transferred to accounts

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Punjab Government releases ₹55.45 crore for SC student scholarships

The Punjab Government has allocated ₹55.45 crore under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the financial year 2024-25 to support 86,583 Scheduled Caste students. This initiative aims to assist economically disadvantaged students.

Punjab Government releases ₹55.45 crore for SC student scholarships

The Punjab Government has released ₹55.45 crore as the state’s share for the financial year 2024-25 under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students. This initiative will benefit 86,583 students from the sanctioned budget.

Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities, stated that ensuring education for Scheduled Caste students is a top priority for the state government.

She emphasized that the primary objective of this scheme is to assist students from economically disadvantaged families in completing their education. Additionally, the remaining eligible students will receive their scholarships soon.

Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently working for the welfare of all sections of society, including Scheduled Caste students.

She further added that the release of these amount will help improve the living standards of Scheduled Caste students. The Minister also mentioned that the financial assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

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