Bommai announces extension of 'Raitha Vidya Nidhi' scheme to girls of classes 8 and 9
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday announced that the 'Raitha Vidya Nidhi' scholarship scheme is being extended to girl students of classes 8 and 9, in view of the drop in their enrolment in rural areas. A Government Order in this regard would be issued immediately, according to an official press release, after launching development works worth over Rs 244
Source: deccanherald.com