Breather for BPL students
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the state government would bear all educational expenses for the students belonging to BPL families under a new scheme to be launched soon. In a statement on Monday, Chief Minister Gogoi said under the scheme, students from BPL families securing at least second division in board and council examinations would be entitled to get all educational expenses from the State Government so that they can pursue their studies.
BPL students can send their particulars to Chief Minister’s Office and e-mail ids cmtarungogoi@gmail.com and cmprcell09@gmail.com
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