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Uttarakhand Awards Scholarships to 21,743 Meritorious Students Under Dhami Govt

The Uttarakhand government has awarded scholarships to 21,743 meritorious students under various schemes so far. The Chief Minister Meritorious Student Incentive Scholarship Scheme is the largest, benefiting 17,852 students with amounts ranging from ₹600 to ₹1,200. Other active schemes include the Dr Shivanand Nautiyal Memorial and Shridev Suman State Merit scholarships. Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat provided these details during the state's Budget Session.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Scholarships: 21,743 Students Benefit Under Dhami Govt

  • 21,743 students awarded scholarships
  • ₹17.67 crore distributed so far
  • Chief Minister's scheme benefits 17,852 students
  • Multiple state & national schemes operational
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Uttarakhand Govt awards scholarships to 21,743 meritorious students under various schemes so far

Over 21,700 students in Uttarakhand receive merit scholarships. Learn about the CM's scheme and other programs distributing ₹17+ crore.

"The government... is working with sensitivity to encourage meritorious students - State Assembly Report"

Gairsain, March 12

The government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is working with sensitivity to encourage meritorious students across the state, with a total of 21,743 students receiving scholarships under different schemes so far, the Uttarakhand Assembly was informed during the Budget Session.

This is the reason that so far, 21,743 students in the state have been awarded scholarships under various schemes. Among them, the highest number -- 17,852 meritorious students -- have benefited from the Chief Minister Meritorious Student Incentive Scholarship Scheme.

The Dhami government has so far distributed a total amount of ₹17,67,77,300 among eligible meritorious students under different scholarship schemes.

In the state, along with the Chief Minister Meritorious Student Incentive Scholarship Scheme, other scholarship programs are also being implemented, including the Dr Shivanand Nautiyal Memorial Scholarship Scheme, Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship Scheme, and the National Indian Military College Scholarship Scheme. In addition, the Dhami government is also providing scholarship benefits to meritorious students from the state who are studying in Sainik Schools outside the state.

On the fourth day of the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat informed the House that under the Chief Minister Meritorious Student Incentive Scholarship Scheme, meritorious students from classes 6 to 12 are being provided scholarships ranging from ₹600 to ₹1,200.

He further stated that 3,289 meritorious students have benefited so far under the Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship Scheme, while 527 students have received scholarships under the Dr Shivanand Nautiyal Memorial Scholarship Scheme.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step by the Dhami government. Encouraging merit is always positive. However, I hope the selection process is completely transparent and merit-based, with no room for bias. The real test is whether these scholarships help students from all backgrounds equally.
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Aman W
Shridev Suman and Dr. Nautiyal schemes are great ways to honour our scholars. But ₹600-1200 per month for classes 6-12? With today's costs of books and coaching, the amount seems quite low. The government should consider revising these figures upwards.
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Sarah B
Supporting over 21,000 students is commendable. The focus on Sainik School students studying outside is also smart—it helps retain talent for the state. More states should have such comprehensive scholarship portfolios.
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya! This is real development work. When a child from a village gets recognition and support, it motivates the entire community. Hope they also track the long-term progress of these students—where do they go for higher studies, what careers do they choose?
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Nisha Z
As a teacher in Dehradun, I've seen firsthand how these scholarships boost confidence. But the application process needs to be simpler and more digital, especially for parents in the hills. Overall, a thumbs up! 👍

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