Bandipora, March 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, handed over a cheque of ₹5.10 crore to Jammu and Kashmir Bank today for disbursement among beneficiaries under the Education Assistance Scheme.
The financial assistance will benefit registered Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW), supporting their children's education. This initiative aims to provide financial relief to laborers and ensure better educational opportunities for their wards.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Bandipora emphasized the government’s commitment to uplifting the underprivileged sections of society. He urged eligible workers to avail themselves of welfare schemes and encouraged parents to prioritize education.
The Education Assistance Scheme, implemented through the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, offers financial aid to children of construction workers pursuing various levels of education.
Officials from the district administration and J&K Bank were present during the cheque handover ceremony.
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