Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 13: The two-day workshop on the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS 2023-24) concluded today at the Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Govt College for Women Gandhinagar.
The guests who graced the second day of workshop with their consequential presence were; Ashok Kumar, Director School Education Jammu; Sudarshan Kumar, Director Skill Development ; Pradeep Singh Chib, Additional Secretary, Higher Education, UT of J&K and the team from AICTE – Kunaljeet Singh, Director SAGB, AICTE ; R K Ganjoo , Assistant Director SAGB, AICTE and Prof Ajeet Angral, Consultant SAGB, AICTE.
The workshop was aimed to bring together the Nodal Officers from various Government Degree Colleges, Polytechnics, and Higher Secondary Schools of Jammu Division to enhance their understanding and capacity building among the Nodal Officers responsible for overseeing the implementation of the PMSSS.
During the workshop, participants engaged in interactive sessions, panel discussions, and presentations focused on various aspects of the scholarship scheme.
Experts and resource persons shared valuable insights on eligibility criteria, application procedures, scholarship disbursement, mentorship programs and career guidance initiatives available under the PMSSS.
Ashok Kumar, Director School Education, stressed upon counselling of stakeholders about this scheme at the school level and ensured full cooperation from time to time.
Pradeep Singh Chib emphasized the importance of the PMSSS in fostering the talent of youth thereby creating a brighter future for the students of UT of J&K and Ladakh.
Prof Minu Mahajan, Principal of the host College, urged the Nodal Officers to actively support and guide eligible students in availing the benefits of the PMSSS.
The proceedings of the event were conducted by Prof Sugandha Mahajan and the vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Vijender Kumar, HoD Department of Sanskrit.
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