Boost to the Women's Education! J&K governor launches 'Super 75' scholarship scheme

New Delhi, March 09: Strengthening women's education in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the 'Super 75' scholarship scheme on the occasion of International Women's day.

 

 

The government has launched the schemes looking at this year's theme of International Women's Day i.e "Choose to Challenge" and to celebrate Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav- India@75. This scholarship aims to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families so that they can excel in streams like medicine, engineering, ITI, and humanity and contribute to nation-building.

 

 

To lay a strong foundation for the girls, no fee will be charged up to 12th standard from 5,89,000 girl students who took admission in different government-run schools, said the Lt Governor.

 

The Lt Governor observed that 88 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya and 88 Girls Hostels have been made functional in far-flung areas and this would help in filling the gender gap and controlling the girl child dropout rate. To assist the higher education of girls, the Government is also providing 13 different scholarship schemes, he added.

 

Apart from the scheme, Lt Sinha has also unveiled the new scheme named Tejaswini under Mission Youth. This scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the girls between the age group of 18 to 35 years to start their business. Mission Youth will provide 10 percent of the project cost and will also pay the interest every year, said the Lt Governor.

 

J&K, the Lt Governor also stressed the need to put more focus on some key areas like creating a positive environment and skill development of women entrepreneurs.