CM YS Jagan disburses Rs 709 crore under Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme in AP

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday disbursed Rs 709 crore under Jagananna Vidya Deevena, a total fee reimbursement scheme for the quarter October-December, 2023, which benefits 9.4 lakh students in Pamarru, Krishna district.

Jagananna Vidya Deevena reimburses total tuition fee of eligible poor students pursuing polytechnic, degree, engineering,



medicine and other courses by depositing the funds into the joint accounts of mothers and students.

“This good programme we are doing today will shatter generational poverty with the treasure of education laid on the foundation of higher education, with the sky as the limit for children from poor households to grow,” the chief minister said, addressing a public meeting.