Punjab Guv seeks report on scholarship for Scheduled Caste students
Taking cognizance of reports about more than 2 lakh Scheduled Caste students being forced to drop out of colleges due to non-payment of scholarships by the state government to colleges, Punjab Governor has sought a report from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
IANS
Jul 21, 2022 07:43
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Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Taking cognizance of reports about more than 2 lakh Scheduled Caste students being forced to drop out of colleges due to non-payment of scholarships by the state government to colleges, Punjab Governor has sought a report from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
In a letter to the Chief Minister, Governor Banwarilal Purohit has sought a comprehensive report on this matter at the earliest, an official statement said on Thursday.
The letter states: "If it is correct, it would be a most reprehensible violation of constitutional rights of Scheduled Caste students and grave injustice to them."
