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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Urges PM Modi for More Central Funds for State Scholarships
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:20 PM
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting increased central funding for the state’s scholarship scheme.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a boost in central funds earmarked for Jharkhand’s scholarship programme.
The letter details the current allocation and argues that the present amount is insufficient to meet the growing demand among students from economically weaker sections.
Soren highlighted the role of scholarships in advancing the state’s education objectives and reducing dropout rates.
The central government has acknowledged receipt of the request and will review the proposal before any decision is made.
The letter details the current allocation and argues that the present amount is insufficient to meet the growing demand among students from economically weaker sections.
Soren highlighted the role of scholarships in advancing the state’s education objectives and reducing dropout rates.
The central government has acknowledged receipt of the request and will review the proposal before any decision is made.