Jammu, Feb 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a full fee waiver for students belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families in all government schools.
Chief Minister said the measures were aimed at providing direct relief to the poorest families and easing the financial burden related to education and household energy needs.
Under the education-related initiative, all students from AAY families studying in government schools will be exempted from paying any kind of fee.
In another major welfare announcement, the Chief Minister said AAY families will be entitled to receive six free LPG cylinders annually.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana is a central scheme that identifies the poorest of the poor households for priority support under various welfare programmes.
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