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Assam Allocates Rs 194.55 crore Scholarship for 1.66 Lakh Scheduled‑Tribe Students
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Assam government has announced a scholarship fund of Rs 194.55 crore to support 1.66 lakh students belonging to Scheduled Tribes.
The state government of Assam disclosed a new scholarship scheme aimed at Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Under the plan, a total of Rs 194.55 crore will be disbursed to benefit roughly 1.66 lakh eligible learners across the state.
The announcement, reported by The Assam Tribune, highlights the government's focus on improving educational access for tribal communities. The funds are expected to be allocated through existing channels that manage student assistance programmes.
While detailed eligibility criteria and disbursement timelines were not specified in the brief, the initiative signals a substantial financial commitment toward higher education and skill development for ST youth in Assam.
Education officials are likely to coordinate with district authorities to ensure the scholarship reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly.
The move aligns with broader state efforts to bridge socio‑economic gaps and promote inclusive growth through education.
The announcement, reported by The Assam Tribune, highlights the government's focus on improving educational access for tribal communities. The funds are expected to be allocated through existing channels that manage student assistance programmes.
While detailed eligibility criteria and disbursement timelines were not specified in the brief, the initiative signals a substantial financial commitment toward higher education and skill development for ST youth in Assam.
Education officials are likely to coordinate with district authorities to ensure the scholarship reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly.
The move aligns with broader state efforts to bridge socio‑economic gaps and promote inclusive growth through education.