Over 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam paid no admission fees this year
Over 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam have paid no admission fees this academic year under a state government fee-waiver scheme. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative ensures seamless continuity in education, reduces financial burdens on families, and reflects the reach of Assam’s welfare programmes. The scheme is associated with the Pragyan Bharati Scheme and covers fees
Over 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam paid no admission fees this academic year, according to corroborated figures. The state government’s fee-waiver scheme has covered admission fees for eligible students in government and provincial institutions, as reported by NewKerala.com. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on students and their families, and according to NewKerala.com, it is also intended to lower dropout rates, particularly among Economically Weaker Sections. The fee-waiver initiative is associated with the Pragyan Bharati Scheme, as reported by AssamFront.com. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the number of beneficiaries is more than just a statistic and described the scheme as ensuring seamless continuity in education, reflecting the extensive reach of Assam’s welfare programmes and strengthening the foundations of society through education.
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