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| Govt to cover all students under scholarship schemes | | 65000 new beneficiaries to be covered under ISSS, NSAP | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 9: The Government today announced to cover all the students under various Scholarship Schemes, besides providing financial assistance to the physically challenged and persons above age of 70 years in the Union Territory.
It was revealed during a review meeting of field functionaries of Social Welfare Department chaired by Director General Social Welfare, Kashmir, Rukhsana Gani here at Markazi Falah-i-Itfaal, here today.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, Zeenat Aara, Assistant Director Administration, Dr Syed Farhana Asgar, Assistant Director Schemes, Najeeb Lateef, District Social Welfare Officer, Srinagar Muhammad Ashraf Akhoon besides Tehsil Social Welfare officers of Kashmir Division.
Highlighting the role of the Department, the Director General asked the officers to ensure that all the deserving people get benefit of these schemes.
The field functionaries were informed about the new guidelines for enrolment of beneficiaries under different schemes during the meeting.
The meeting was informed that 65000 ne Last date for filling of
forms extended by Dec 31
The meeting also decided to extend the last date for filling National Scholarship Scheme forms by Dec 31, 2019.
The Director General said that the date was extended to cover more deserving students. She also said that Internet Kiosks established at Deputy Commissioner Offices and Tourist Reception Center will facilitate the students in applying for scholarships.
She also said there is a need for generating greater awareness among the masses about these schemes so that the benefits reach to the targeted sections of the society.
Later, the DG along with other officers visited Markazi Falah-i-Itfaal to take on-spot appraisal of facilities being provided to the children. |
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