Patiala- Teachers and students of Punjabi University Patiala on Monday hailed the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for disbursing funds worth Rs 429.24 crore for the Post Matric Scholarship scheme to impart quality high education to the students thereby realizing dreams of Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar- the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution.
Sharing her views, Prabhjeet Kaur from Maletkotla said that she was a student of BCA Honour and her father is a daily wager and it was difficult for her father to bear expenses of education of five siblings. However, she said that due to strenuous efforts of the Chief Minister led state government that she has been able to attain high education. She said that the post matric scholarship scheme has transformed her destiny for which she is thankful to Baba Sahib Ambedkar and the state government.
Muskaan Devi, another student from BCA Honour also said that she is fortunate that the state government is carrying forward the legacy of Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar to empower the youth especially from weaker and underprivileged sections. She said that the state government has given wings to their dreams thereby making them an active partner in social economic progress of the state.
Gurleen Kaur from B Tech Mechanical Engineering said that the Post Matric Scholarship scheme has provided a great help to every student for fulfilling their dreams. She said that she is indebted to Baba Sahib and the state government for empowering them through education.
Prof Ravinder Kaur from the Physiotherapy department recalled the salient features of the Post Matric Scholarship scheme. She also thanked the Chief Minister for providing the scholarship timely to empower the students and fulfill their dreams.
Dr Jagpreet Kaur, another teacher said that she had witnessed that several students have got the benefit of this scheme. She said that various students from the weaker and underprivileged sections are getting education due to this scholarship scheme. She said that the fee of the professional courses is more than regular courses due to which the post matric scheme is proving to be a game changer for the students.