Chandigarh: Reiterating the Punjab Government’s commitment towards social justice and ensuring equal opportunities in education, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development and Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Government is making continuous efforts to ensure that financial constraints do not become a barrier in the path of higher education for any Scheduled Caste student.
Sharing details of the Budget Proposals for 2026-27, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government has set a target to provide benefits of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students to nearly 2.70 lakh students, with an estimated expenditure of ₹245 crore. She said that this initiative reflects the State Government’s strong commitment towards educational empowerment of SC students and providing them equal opportunities to pursue higher education.
The Minister said that the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students is being implemented with complete transparency and dedication, enabling students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education and realise their aspirations.
Dr. Baljit Kaur appealed to students to make maximum use of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, pursue higher education with dedication and contribute towards the development of Punjab. She reiterated that the Punjab Government stands firmly with every eligible student and is committed to ensuring that financial difficulties never become an obstacle in their education and bright future.
