Free Education for Medal Winners : HRD Minister
The central government has decided to bear all educational expenses of students who win medals in the Commonwealth Games. “The government will bear all educational expenses of youth participants of Commonwealth Games who have won medals at the Games whether he/she is studying in CBSE or non-CBSE schools, colleges or universities,” HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said.
He said the government will bear the educational expense till they wish to continue study and the support will include tution and hostel fees.
The objective, he said, is to motivate and encourage more and more students to perform well in sports and bring laurels to the country in sporting events like Asian Games and Olympics.
With a view to promoting sports, the Union Human Resource Development Ministry on Friday announced free education for students who win medals for India in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.
It has also asked the University Grants Commission and the Central Board of School Education to formulate schemes of financial incentives to support talented sportspersons and strengthen the sports infrastructure in educational institutions, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal told journalists.
A number of students are participating at the Games which would conclude on October 14.
Dear Sirs,
Is there any scholarship programme for the students of Class XI & XII, for CBSE Private School students.
Thanks…