Punjab Newsline, Shimla, September 22-
In a landmark decision aimed at empowering meritorious students from economically weaker sections, the State Government has expanded the scope of the Dr. Y.S. Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojna to include overseas education.
This initiative will benefit students aspiring to pursue higher studies in foreign institutions, ensuring that financial limitations do not stand in the way of their educational aspirations. A detailed SOP will be issued in this regard by the education department shortly.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government has launched the Dr. Y.S. Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojna from the financial year 2023-24 to support the eligible meritorious students of economically weaker sections. The scheme provides educational loans at an interest rate of just one percent to eligible bona-fide Himachali students. "Our government is committed to provide quality education to all youth and with the launch of this scheme, no deserving student in the State will be deprived of higher or professional education due to financial constraints. This decision reflects the State Government’s unwavering commitment to making quality education accessible to all, regardless of economic background.