Assam
Assam government distributes scooters to another 15,000 girl students
Guwahati/IBNS: The BJP-led Assam government on Wednesday distributed scooters to another 15,000 girl students who secured minimum 60 per cent marks in Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination.
The Higher Education department of Assam government had organised the second phase of Dr Banikanta Kakati Award distribution programme.
The award consisting a scooter is being provided to 5,028 meritorious girl student of 2018 Higher Secondary examination and 10,132 girl students of 2019 Higher Secondary examination.
The programme held at Guwahati Medical College Auditorium was inaugurated by Assam Education Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Speaking on the occasion Sarma stressed on the importance of girl education and said that this award is a vehicle to send the message of woman empowerment. He also clarified that a fair ratio was maintained while preparing the list of awardees to bring parity among the successful candidates of different streams.
The Minister also stated that the government led by Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal has fulfilled most of the promises made in 2016 and the Education Department in particular has shown significant improvement compared to other states.
The first phase of scooter distribution ceremony was held on December 20 last year at Amingaon.
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