IIT M.Tech Student's Father in Yuva Sathi Queue: Why Seek Allowance?

• Alok Mukherjee, father of an IIT Guwahati M.Tech student, collected a Yuva Sathi form, citing high education costs and future job exam preparation needs.
• The Yuva Sathi scheme offers a monthly allowance of Rs 1500 for five years to unemployed youth aged 21-40 with a minimum Madhyamik pass qualification.
• The presence of highly educated individuals, including IIT students, in the allowance queue has sparked political debate regarding the state of employment.
• While the Chief Minister stated eligibility even with other educational scholarships, the scheme is not available if receiving other financial allowances like Lakshmir Bhandar.
• The situation highlights a dual reality of high education aspirations amidst uncertain employment, raising questions about the necessity of unemployment allowance for highly qualified students.