For 8 yrs now, a scheme that’s helped Kashmiris study outside the state

Centre launched the PM’s Special Scholarship Scheme in 2011 to encourage students from J&K to pursue higher education outside the state. The scholarship entails support for paying tuition fee (Rs 3oK-Rs 3 lakh), hostel fees (up to Rs 90K) and other expenses (up to Rs 10K). Around 20K Kashmiri students are believed to be studying in other states.

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