India, Jan. 13 -- The Delhi Government on Monday distributed scholarships worth Rs 25.25 crore to 1,709 meritorious students belonging to the economically weaker section. The scholarships are distributed under the Delhi Higher and Technical Education Assistance Scheme. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative is an investment in the future of the city's youth.

The scholarships were disbursed at Thyagaraj Stadium on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed as National Youth Day. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Education and supports students enrolled in universities across Delhi.

The chief minister said that the scholarship amounts for the academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25 had been transferred directly ...