Una girls to get up to Rs1 lakh for UPSC, NEET coaching

Una, August 31

As part of ‘Samarth’, a new initiative launched by the Una district administration for the overall development of youth, Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal yesterday announced a new component, under which financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh would be provided to girls belonging to the weaker sections of society for pursuing coaching for medical entrance and UPSC examinations.

Lal said the initiative would ensure that lack of funds do not come in the way of meritorious girl students’ aim of securing seats in the medical colleges and joining the civil services.

Samarth aimed to boost and motivate the youth to study and excel in the fields of their choice, and to pursue their goals and ambitions with full zeal and enthusiasm, he added.

The DC said eligible girl students should be residents of Una district and aged less than 24 years, should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree course, and possessing 70 per cent or more physical disability or those having lost their father.

He said those qualifying the criteria could apply for the benefit at room number 413 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Secretariat.