Speaking after distributing ‘Sujnatha nidhi,’ SKDRDP Director Jayarama Nellithaya said 100 solar lamps will be provided to the tribals along with 280 pumpsets for the agriculture activities.
The monthly scholarship for the poor will be hiked from Rs 400 to Rs 1,000. About 5,600 students will be given scholarships in 9 districts. SKDRDP will spend Rs 8.40 crore towards scholarships.
(Published 17 March 2010, 16:51 IST)
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