The Assam Government announced on November 1 that scooters will be given to the meritorious students of the state under Dr Banikanta Kakati Award Scheme.
In the weekly Cabinet meeting that was held on Wednesday, chaired by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that the meritorious students wherein boy students securing 75 percent and above and girl students securing 60 percent and above in class 12 exam conducted by the Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council(AHSEC) will be awarded scooters by the state government.
A total of 30,209 girl students and 5,566 boy students will be receiving the scooters under the award scheme. The awarding of scooters will take place on November 30, 2023.
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