Chandigarh, 30 Dec. 24: Punjab’s Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced the release of Rs 9.92 crore for 1,503 institutions across the state to support Scheduled Caste students in the 10+1 and 10+2 categories. This financial assistance is part of the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, aimed at helping students with fee payments for the academic years 2017-18 to 2019-20.
Dr. Kaur revealed that out of the total Rs 92 crore allocation, Rs 59.34 crore has already been disbursed to 256 institutions, with efforts underway to release the remaining funds to other institutions. This initiative aims to provide much-needed financial support to students in both government and private institutions within and outside Punjab.
The Minister also appealed to parents to submit income certificates promptly so that their children can access the full benefits of the scheme. For the upcoming academic year 2024-25, the Punjab Government has earmarked Rs 245 crore to extend similar assistance to Scheduled Caste students.