Shillong, Nov 25: The state government has received over Rs 100 crore as scholarship to cover 49,628 beneficiaries
An official statement in this regard issued on Monday said, “The Directorate of Higher & Technical Education has received a total of Rs. 1,08,83,36,926/- for disbursal of
scholarships, comprising Rs. 98,08,91,9521- from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Goverment of India as the central share and Rs. 10,89,87,995/- from the government of
Meghalaya as the Equivalent State Share.”
As many as 49,628 beneficiaries have already been paid their scholarships.
The first instalment of Rs 42,32,13,280/- (central share: Rs 38,09,9,952/-
& state share = Rs 4,23,2I,328/-). was received and paid to 17,364 beneficiaries.
The second installment of Rs 66,66,66,6671 (central share = Rs
60,00,00,000/- & state share = Rs 6,66,66,667/-) was received and paid to 32,064 beneficiaries.
The remaining 27,127 beneficiaries will be paid once the third
installment of funds is received from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.”The department is in the process of actively pursuing with the Centre for the release of the third installment. We are committed to ensuring that all eligible students receive their scholarships in a timely manner,” Director of Higher and Technical Education said.
