September 5th 2024.
The government of Odisha has taken a major step towards supporting the education of tribal students in the state. In an announcement made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling in the Assembly on Thursday, it was declared that an annual financial assistance of Rs 5,000 will be provided to approximately three lakh tribal students for their studies. This decision was made at the Cabinet meeting held under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday night.
According to Minister Mahaling, every tribal student who has passed the 8th or 10th grade and is enrolling in the 9th or 11th grade will receive Rs 5,000 per year as an incentive amount. This new scheme, known as the 'Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana', aims to tackle the issue of dropouts among tribal students in the state. The Minister assured the Assembly that around 3 lakh students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category will benefit from this scheme, for which the state government has allocated a budget of Rs 156 crore this year. The scheme is set to be implemented this year itself.
Minister Mahaling emphasized the importance of this financial assistance in helping students continue their education without any financial burdens. He stated that the dropout rate among tribal students at the secondary education level has been a major concern for the government, which is why this scheme has been put in place. It aims to provide a helping hand to these students and encourage them to stay in school.
This initiative by the Odisha government is a significant step towards promoting education and empowering tribal students in the state. By providing financial assistance, the government hopes to reduce the dropout rate and ensure that these students have equal opportunities to receive quality education. It is a great example of the government's commitment to the overall development and welfare of its citizens.
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