Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Honhar Scholarship Programme for students from other provinces, Express News reported.
During a meeting, Maryam Nawaz, while chairing the session, instructed to increase the number of laptops to 110,000 for students in Punjab and also directed the establishment of a dedicated helpline for the beneficiaries of the scholarship program.
The Chief Minister has extended the scholarship scheme to students from other provinces as well, setting the same eligibility criteria as for Punjab students. To receive a laptop in Punjab, a minimum of 65% eligibility has been set.
Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the scholarship and laptop program are the rights of every child and the responsibility of the government.
She stated that education and youth development are the real investments for the nation, expressing her desire for every child to receive a laptop.
She added that the scholarship and laptops are also the right of students from other provinces, including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
She further remarked that any student who meets the merit standard should be able to apply to good colleges, with the government covering the fees. "I think like a mother and want to change every child's fate," she said. The criteria for scholarships in Punjab will be maintained for students from other provinces.
She assured that there would be no hindrance in providing funding for any scheme for students. The meeting also approved a one-day VC conference and Tech Expo in Punjab.
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