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Rajasthan Government Transfers ₹482 Crore to 66 Lakh Students Through DBT
The Rajasthan Government has transferred ₹482 crore directly into the accounts of approximately 66 lakh students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to support educational expenses.
The Rajasthan Government has announced a major financial assistance initiative for school students, transferring ₹482 crore through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.
According to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the assistance includes ₹800 per student for uniforms and school bags. The benefit covers students in Classes 1 to 8 studying in government schools and girls studying in Classes 9 to 12.
The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on families and ensure that students have access to essential educational resources.
The announcement was made during an education-related programme at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Mansarovar, Jaipur.
The government also highlighted its efforts to strengthen digital education facilities and promote equal educational opportunities for girls.
