The stateeducation department announced the launch of a new Scholarship scheme for Class 9-12 students from financially weak families.
The government will provide scholarships to about 25,000 students under the Gyan Sadhana Scholarship Scheme from the new academic year.
A statement from the Education department said that Class 9-10 students will be given Rs 20,000 per annum and Class 11-12 students, Rs 25,000 per annum. The annual household income of a student from the rural area should not exceed Rs 1.2 lakh per annum, while this limit is Rs 1.5 lakh for those from urban areas.
The eligible students will be required to take a competitive exam and the meritorious ones will be chosen for the scholarship programme.