Cabinet clears science scholarship examination for class 9 students

NEW DELHI: The Delhi cabinet on Friday approved Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha under which the state government will provide Rs 5,000 as science scholarship to 1,000 meritorious Class 9 students in the national capital.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the scholarship will provide a boost to science education at the school level. “It is crucial for our government to promote excellent and talented students. These students are the future of our country, they will become future scientists, engineers, doctors and architects and will make our nation proud,” he said.

Under the scheme, students in Delhi schools who have secured more than 60% in Class 8 are eligible for the examination. The beneficiaries will be chosen on the basis of a merit list

“Students belonging to SC, ST, PH or OBC category will be given a relaxation of up to 5% of marks (in the merit list),” the government said in a statement.

Education minister Manish Sisodia said through this scheme, the Delhi government seeks to promote the pursuit of excellence and scientific temper among the children.

The cabinet has also decided to completely digitise the education department. “The cabinet approved procurement of close to 1,200 computers, multi-functional printers and UPSES for all the schools, branch offices and district offices under the education department,” the statement read.