Tripura Honors 6,009 Students with Dr BR Ambedkar Merit Awards; Boosts Academic Excellence

• The Dr BR Ambedkar Merit Award Programme honored 6,009 students across Tripura, inaugurated by Minister Sudhangshu Das in Agartala.
• Organized by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, the event recognized meritorious students from Classes VI-IX, Madhyamik, and Higher Secondary exams.
• Four outstanding students received gold medals, Rs 25,000 cheques, and certificates for their academic excellence.
• Financial aid provided to encourage academic progress: Rs 400 (Classes VI-VIII), Rs 700 (Class IX), and Rs 1,500 (Classes X-XII).
• SC students from low-income families pursuing medical education receive significant government support, up to Rs 21.90 lakh.