Education grant for beedi, limestone workers’ kids

Students who are pursuing education can avail themselves of a grant between `250 -`15,000, depending on the class and course, for the academic year 2019-20.

CHENNAI: Children of beedi, limestone and dolomite mines or cine workers can avail themselves of a grant of financial assistance for education from the Labour Welfare Organisation, a statement by PL Rajendran,  Welfare Commissioner, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, said.  

Students who are pursuing education can avail themselves of a grant between Rs 250-Rs 15,000, depending on the class and course, for the academic year 2019-20. The statement added that applications may be submitted through online in National Scholarship Portal: www.scholarships.gov.in.