Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme in New Delhi
Minister of Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme in New Delhi yesterday. Addressing the event, Mr. Pradhan said, as envisioned in the New Education Policy 2020, the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program symbolises a whole-of-society approach to empowerment through access and opportunities for education.
This scholarship will benefit students belonging to economically disadvantaged sections. The Minister said that Nation-building is a collective effort of all citizens.
Appreciating the efforts of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students, Mr. Pradhan said that nearly 14 thousand students have succeeded in getting admission to reputed institutes including IITs and NITs, without joining any coaching centres.
He also added that 70 students are being bestowed upon the scholarship amounting to five crore rupees. Secretary of Higher Education in the Ministry K. Sanjay Murthy and other dignitaries were also present at the event.
