New Delhi witnessed a significant educational boost on Monday as the Delhi government distributed scholarship amounts to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. This distribution happened under the Delhi Higher and Technical Education Assistance Scheme.
Massive Financial Support for Students
The Directorate of Education implemented this scheme effectively. Scholarships totaling nearly Rs 25.3 crore reached 1,709 students studying across various universities in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed a large gathering of students at Thyagaraj Stadium during the event.
"Providing scholarships represents the Delhi government's investment in their bright future," Gupta stated emphatically. She called this initiative a significant step toward strengthening the youth's future. The chief minister confirmed the transfer of scholarship amounts directly to student bank accounts for the academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Clearing Pending Amounts and Future Assurance
Gupta also announced the release of a pending scholarship amount worth Rs 19 crore. She made a firm commitment about future educational funds. "No amount earmarked for students' education will remain pending henceforth," she declared confidently.
The event coincided with National Youth Day and Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. The chief minister urged students to study Vivekananda's thoughts and philosophy. She encouraged them to progress steadily in their careers while striving to realize their dreams.
Education Minister's Strong Declaration
Education Minister Ashish Sood attended the event and delivered a powerful message. He described this platform as a clear political and moral declaration. "In Delhi, education will no longer be a subject of politics," Sood asserted. "Rather, politics will devote itself only to education reform."
The minister emphasized that this change emerged from policy and intent rather than mere speeches. He explained the government's core mantra of antyodaya. "Antyodaya means the first benefit of the system must reach the student who stands at the very end but dreams of moving to the very front," Sood elaborated.
Detailed University-Wise Distribution
A total of 1,709 applications received approval across seven Delhi universities for both academic years combined. The breakdown shows 908 approvals for 2023-24 and 801 for 2024-25.
Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) recorded 258 approvals in 2023-24 and 166 in 2024-25, reaching a total of 424 students.
Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) approved 207 applications in 2023-24 and 213 in 2024-25, combining for 420 approvals.
Delhi Technological University (DTU) cleared 225 applications in 2023-24 and 174 in 2024-25, totaling 399 students.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) approved 97 and 108 applications across the two years, achieving a total of 205.
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) recorded 59 approvals in 2023-24 and 57 in 2024-25, amounting to 116 students.
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) approved 35 and 47 applications, reaching a total of 87.
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) approved 27 applications in 2023-24 and 36 in 2024-25, taking its total to 63 students.
This comprehensive scholarship distribution demonstrates the Delhi government's substantial commitment to supporting higher education for economically disadvantaged meritorious students across the capital's universities.
