I came across a news today that the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme would be continued for the next five years at a cost of Rs 1,827 crore, according to the centre. The initiative intends to provide financial help of Rs 12,000 per year to 14.76 lakh meritorious students from economically challenged sections over the next five years, according to union Education Minister.
The Education Minister said that to address the issue of drop-out after class VIII and ensure continuity of education at the secondary stage, government has authorised the continuation of Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1827 crore for the next 5 years.
I think enough assistance will be made to students through this scholarship.
