Punjab Government Approves Rs 25 Crore for Free Books Supply Scheme
The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is making continuous efforts for the all-round development of Scheduled Caste students in the state. To achieve this objective, the government has approved an amount of Rs 25 crore under the financial year 2023-24. The Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, provided more details in this regard.
Key Highlights:
– An amount of Rs 25 crore has been approved for the scheme of supply of free books for students studying in class 1st to class 10th of Scheduled Castes.
– The amount has been released during the financial year 2023-24.
– The scheme has been exempted from the quarterly ban, and approval has been given to spend this amount in one go.
– The government’s main objective is to provide access to educational resources to Scheduled Caste students without any financial burden.
– Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has said that this step will play a vital role in the empowerment of students.
The government has instructed the officials of the department to complete the schemes related to the betterment of Scheduled Caste students without any delay. This step will ensure that students belonging to Scheduled Castes do not face any financial burden and can access quality education without any problems.
In conclusion, the Punjab government’s decision to approve Rs 25 crore for the scheme of supply of free books for Scheduled Caste students will help in the all-round development and empowerment of the students.
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