Dharamshala, Feb. 21 -- Himachal Pradesh government has expanded the ambit of the Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojna to extend financial assistance to daughters of widows pursuing higher education both within and outside the state, a government statement said. The scheme, which is designed to provide comprehensive support in the areas of education, health and nutrition to children of widows, destitute or divorced women and disabled parents, has now been amended to benefit eligible daughters up to 27 years of age to pursue higher education. Under the revised provisions, beneficiaries enrolled in professional courses at government-run institutions outside the state will be eligible to receive financial assistance ofRs.3,000 per month for up to 10 months to cover rent or paying guest accommodation expenses if government hostel facilities are unavailable. The professional courses covered under the expanded scheme include engineering and technology, business and management, medical and allied health sciences, law, computer applications and IT certifications, education and humanities, programmes under the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) among others....