Chhattisgarh: Students of maoist-affected districts to get interest-free loans for technical, vocational education

Chhattisgarh government announced provision of interest-free loans for technical and vocational education for the students living in maoist affected districts.

Updated on: Aug 30, 2024, 10:55:33 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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With the aim to improve access to higher education for economically weaker students in Maoist-affected districts, Chhattisgarh government on Thursday announced a provision of interest-free loans for technical and vocational education for the students living in these areas.

Chhattisgarh: Maoist-affected districts students to get interest-free loans for technical, vocational education

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has given instructions to launch a special campaign to ensure that maximum number of students in Maoist-affected districts avail the benefits under 'Chief Minister’s Higher Education Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme', a note issued by public relations department stated.

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The CM has also directed the district collectors of other districts ( excluding Maoist affected districts) in the state to ensure that the students from economically weaker families are provided with loans at a 1% interest rate for pursuing technical and vocational higher education.

“This scheme covers 35 technical and other vocational courses at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. The maximum limit for education loans eligible for interest subsidy under the scheme is set at ₹4 lakhs,” it stated.

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The students from the Maoist-affected districts of Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Jashpur, Kanker, Koriya, Narayanpur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, Gariaband, Balod, Sukma, Kondagaon, and Balrampur will receive interest-free loans, it stated.

The maximum loan limit for interest subsidy under the scheme is ₹4 lakhs. Regular repayment of loan instalments is mandatory to avail of the interest subsidy benefit. Students who drop out or are expelled will not remain eligible for the scheme, although eligibility may be retained in cases where studies are interrupted for medical reasons, for a maximum period of one year.

The scheme covers a wide range of courses including BE/BTech, ME/MTech, D.Arch, Agricultural Engineering, MCA, MBA, DE, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, PGDCA, BHMS, BAMS, BNYS, BNS, BUMS, VFSC, B.Tech Dairy, B.Agri, BDS, MDS, MBBS, BVSc, BSc Nursing Basic and Post Basic, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.Pharm, Diploma in Modern Office Management, Diploma and others.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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