The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working diligently for the welfare of Scheduled Caste students. Continuing this commitment, the Punjab Government has released ₹9.92 crore to 1503 institutions in the state for students of classes 10+1 and 10+2 belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.
Sharing the details, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that ₹9.92 crore has been sanctioned for 1503 institutions. She also informed that ₹59.34 crore out of ₹92.00 crore allocated had already been released to 256 institutions and efforts are being expedited to clear the remaining payments to other institutions.
Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, ₹92.00 crore was allocated for fee payment (40%) for the academic years 2017-18 to 2019-20, benefiting students from Government institutions and Punjab students studying in institutions outside the state.
The minister appealed to parents to ensure the submission of income certificates so that students can maximize the benefits of this scheme. She said that for the academic year 2024-25, the Punjab government has earmarked ₹245.00 crore under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students to provide financial assistance to students.
Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is not only striving for the welfare of all sections of society but is also committed to securing a bright future for students belonging to Scheduled Castes. She further mentioned that financial aid is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.