Tripura's CM Manik Saha Launches CM-SATH Scheme

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Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha officially launched the CM-SATH scheme at Agartala Town Hall to support meritorious students.

An Overview of the News

• The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for higher education to students excelling in the Madhyamik and HS+2 exams.

• 200 students will benefit, with top 100 students from Madhyamik receiving assistance for two years, and another 100 higher secondary students for three years.

• Beneficiaries will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, with selections made by District Education Officers from various administrative regions.

• Financial commitment: ₹1.2 crore in the first year, ₹22.4 crore in the second year, and ₹3 crore annually from the third year onwards.

Additional Educational Initiatives:

• Super-30 Scheme: Provides financial aid to the top 30 Class X students for coaching in NEET and JEE, with an annual allocation of ₹25.3 lakh.

• Centralised Question Paper System: Introduced for students in Classes III to VIII to standardize education.

• Talent Search Programs: Implementation of the 'Tripura Science Talent Search Examination' and 'Math Talent Search Examination' to encourage scientific and mathematical aptitude in Class IX students.

• Nipun Tripura Project: Focused on improving basic skills among Class III students.

Infrastructural Improvements:

• Vidyajyoti Scheme: Launched in 2022 to improve educational standards, with 125 schools already benefiting.

• Bicycle Distribution: Around 1 lakh girl students who passed Class IX have been provided with bicycles to aid their education.