Jharkhand Government Plans Eastern India's First University for Physically Challenged Students in Ranchi
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Planning to open eastern India's first university for physically challenged students. |
| Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand. |
| Announced by | Champai Soren, Higher and Technical Education Minister. |
| Key Features | - Special courses and educational equipment for disabled students. - Education tailored to their needs. |
| Navothan Scholarship Scheme | - Full course fee reimbursement (up to Rs 10 lakh per year). - Rs 48,000 per year for lodging and food for meritorious orphan and physically challenged students. |
| New Universities Planned | Giridih, Sahebganj, Deoghar, Khunti, Gumla, and Jamshedpur. |
| Jharkhand Facts | - Chief Minister: Hemant Soren. - Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan. - Capital: Ranchi. - Founded: 15 November 2000. - Previously part of Bihar. - State Bird: Koel. |