SAMBA, Jul 22: Government Degree College (GDC) Ramgarh, Samba, organised an awareness programme on the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme to educate students about Government of India initiatives that facilitate access to higher education through financial assistance and education loans.
The programme was organised by the Shikshit Bharat Committee under the guidance of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, and was coordinated by Prof. Sandeep Kumari, Convener of the committee.
The objective of the programme was to familiarise students with the benefits of the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme and other education loan support mechanisms available for pursuing higher studies.
During the session, students were informed about the key features of the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme, including collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans for eligible students. Detailed information was also shared on the PM-USP Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme (PM-USP CSIS) and the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Education Loans (CGFSEL).
The resource persons explained the eligibility criteria, required documents and the online application process through the PM-Vidyalaxmi Portal. Students were encouraged to make full use of these government initiatives to pursue higher education without financial constraints.
An interactive session was also held, during which students raised queries related to education loans and scholarship schemes and received detailed guidance from the organisers.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol appreciated the efforts of the Shikshit Bharat Committee in organising the programme and urged students to remain informed about government welfare schemes aimed at supporting their academic and professional growth.