Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme

Question: Which state government has launched Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) West Bengal
(d) Kerala
Answer:(a)
Related facts:

  • The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy recently released the first tranche of Rs 672 crores under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme for the year 2021-22.
  • The released money reimbursed the fees for 10.88 lakh students. So far, a total of Rs 4, 879 crores have been disbursed under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme.

Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme:

  • Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme provides scholarships to all the students who are not able to pay their fees because of their financial burden.
  • The fee reimbursement will be credited directly to the student’s mothers’ accounts instead of college accounts.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/cm-releases-first-tranche-of-vidya-deevena-scheme/articleshow/82149898.cms