Question: Which state government has launched ‘JaganannaVidyaDeevena’ scheme?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) West Bengal
(d) Kerala
Answer:(a)
Related facts:
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y S.Jaganmohan Reddy launched the ‘JaganannaVidyaDeevena’ Scheme on April 28, 2020 at Tedepalli, in Guntur District of the state.
- Under the scheme, funds worth Rs. 4000 crores have been released along with Rs. 1880 crore towards pending amount left by the earlier government.
- The fee reimbursement will be credited directly to the mothers’ accounts instead of college accounts in the coming academic year 2020-21.
- Through the scheme, the state government will provide fee reimbursement for ITI, B.Tech, B. Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and B.Ed Courses. The eligible candidates will receive an amount worth Rs 15000- Rs 20,000 through the scheme.
Links:
http://newsonair.com/News?title=Andhra-Pradesh-CM-launches-%26%2339%3BJagananna-Vidya-Deevena%26%2339%3B-Scheme&id=386945
https://www.news18.com/news/india/amid-lockdown-ap-cm-launches-jagananna-vidya-deevena-to-provide-full-fee-reimbursement-to-students-2596623.html