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Delhi Disburses Rs 25.25 Crore in Student Scholarships, Revives Narela Education City

Officials described the DBT payouts as targeted support, with a long-stalled Narela Education City moving forward on an expanded Rs 1,300 crore plan.

Overview

  • Scholarship funds for academic years 2023–24 and 2024–25 were transferred directly to eligible students’ bank accounts through DBT.
  • The government said it released a pending Rs 19 crore from the previous administration’s scholarship dues.
  • Aid goes to meritorious students from economically weaker sections who passed Class XII in Delhi with at least 75% marks and meet income criteria.
  • Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the Narela Education City is back on track with a budget raised from Rs 500 crore to Rs 1,300 crore across 160 acres, including shared campuses and digital facilities.
  • The programme at Thyagaraj Stadium coincided with National Youth Day, where leaders framed the measures as investments in student success and future leadership.