Andhra Pradesh CM introduce new Scheme to provide Financial Assistance to Students

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched yet another scheme named after him ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena‘ under which financial assistance of Rs 2,300 crore would be provided to students pursuing various post-intermediate courses to meet hostel and mess expenses.

The Chief Minister launched the programme in the Vizianagaram district in north coastal



Andhra.

In all 11,87,904 students pursuing ITI, polytechnic, under-graduate and post-graduate education would benefit from the scheme, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.

The total Rs 2,300 crore would be distributed to students in two instalments, in February and July every year, and credited directly into the bank accounts of the students’ mothers.