In order to boost literacy among economically weaker se꧟ctions in the state, Tamil Nadu government is extending its helping hand to the unde♛rprivileged through its welfare schemes for the poor students.
The Tamil Nadu goveꦆrnment has one ‘Awards to 🐬Bright Students Scheme’.
Under the scheme, as per officials, two boys and two girls in each category i.e., Adi Dravidars, Tribals and Adi Dravidars converted to Christianity who secure highest marks in X st𓂃andard examination in each district are granted financial assistance for next six years for pursuing higher education.
“A sum of Rs.1,600/- each for the first year and Rs.2,000/- per annum for the subsequent years is paid,” the officiꦬals said.
Under the scheme, two boys and two girls obtaining first and second rank at the district level in each cat♕egory is ensured they pursue higher studies.
Another welfare scheme f♐or economically weaker students is💙 girl exclusive.
The ‘Special Incentive༺ Scheme for Girl Students’ has been launched to reduce drop outs.
“Girls who are studying in the standards from III to V are given an incentive of Rs.50/- per student for 10 months in a year,” ꦗunder the scheme, officials said.
The other purpose of the scheme is to help girls con▨tinue their secondary education.
“Girl students studying in VIth standard are given Rs.100/- per month as an incentive for 10 months in a year and for girls💟 studying in VII and VIII standards are given Rs.150/- per month as incentive for 10 months in a year,” the of💜ficials said.
The officials said the money is deposited in their mother’s respective post office sꦍavings account or in student’s bank account.
The scheme has been launched to help thꦡe girl students belonging to Adꦚi Dravidars/ Tribals studying in government or government- aided schools.
