Tripura government has launched CM-SATH Scheme on 23rd September 2024 (Monday). Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide financial support to help meritorious students in higher education. Read this article till the end to know what is the amount that student will receive under CM SATH Scheme, who are its major beneficiaries and how much funds have been allocated for scheme implementation.
While launching CM Sath Scheme on 23rd Sept, CM reiterated the state govt's commitment to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder the growth of genuine talent and access to quality education. "Our government is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the growth of genuine talent and access to quality education. Fulfilling our earlier promise, we launched the CM-SATH project to support meritorious students who need financial support," CM Saha said.
Out of 200 students, 152 students at the block level, 12 students at the Nagar Panchayat level, 26 students at the Municipal Council level, and 10 students at the Agartala Municipal Corporation level would be selected. The 200 beneficiaries will be selected by the District Education Officer (DEO) of each district.
Saha, who also holds the Education portfolio, said that the main aim of the Tripura state government in the field of education is to formulate various policies and programs related to education. Moreover, govt. will work to ensure the implementation of programs and policies in a meaningful way.
The government intended to ensure quality education and a robust learning process in educational institutions, and to work for the development of education for marginalised communities, including the poor, tribals, women, and minorities.
CM said: "To achieve this, we would provide financial assistance through scholarships, loans, and other means to deserving students, and implement the National Education Policy and related guidelines in educational institutions across the state."
Tripura CM Sath Scheme 2024 Launch Details
CM SATH Scheme Amount
Under the Tripura CM SATH Scheme, the state govt. will provide financial support of Rs. 60,000 per annum to students. This amount would be given on a monthly basis. Every beneficiary student would be entitled to get Rs. 5000 each month.Number of Beneficiaries in CM SATH Scheme
The assistance amount under CM SATH Scheme would be provided to 200 students. The total beneficiaries would include the following:-
- 100 students would be from Madhyamik level. Students would be selected on the basis of merit for 2 years at Madhyamik level for higher learning.
- 100 students would be from Higher Secondary level. Students would be selected on the basis of merit for 3 years at Madhyamik level for higher learning.
CM SATH Scheme to Strengthen Education System
PM Narendra Modi has prioritised the development of the academic system to advance the country. CM Manik Saha said that in line with the Prime Minister's vision, the state government is also taking various steps to strengthen the teaching method and provide quality education to the students of the state.Saha, who also holds the Education portfolio, said that the main aim of the Tripura state government in the field of education is to formulate various policies and programs related to education. Moreover, govt. will work to ensure the implementation of programs and policies in a meaningful way.
The government intended to ensure quality education and a robust learning process in educational institutions, and to work for the development of education for marginalised communities, including the poor, tribals, women, and minorities.
CM said: "To achieve this, we would provide financial assistance through scholarships, loans, and other means to deserving students, and implement the National Education Policy and related guidelines in educational institutions across the state."
Funds for Tripura CM-SATH Scheme
The CM-SATH scheme has been launched to ensure that no student's education is interrupted due to a lack of funds.- Rs 1.20 crore would be spent on this project in the first year,
- Rs. 2.40 crore would be spent on CM SATH scheme in the second year, and
- Rs. 3 crore from the third year onward.
During the event, two students from each of the eight districts were presented a symbolic check of the scholarship by the Chief Minister.
Source/Reference link: https://ica.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/1312_24.pdf
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