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Punjab Cabinet approves Dr BR Ambedkar SC Post Matric scholarhip scheme

Chandigarh, Oct 14 (UNI) The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the decks for the state government to launch its own SC Post Matric Scholarship Scheme in place of the Centre’s defunct scheme, in order to facilitate SC students to pursue higher education in government and private institutions.
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh also announced increase in income criteria from earlier Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh to accommodate more students.
The Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, approved the Dr BR Ambedkar SC Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, to be effective from academic session 2021-22.
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Astonishing to see Farooq and Omar not being brought to justice: Sajad Lone

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SAD chief Badal slams Mann for not lifting wheat from mandis

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25 Apr 2024 | 9:27 PM

Muktsar, April 25 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said
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J&K: Security forces arrest LeT terrorist associate in Baramulla

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25 Apr 2024 | 9:14 PM

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Gun battle erupts in J&K's Sopore

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