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scheme The Hindu Saturday, 20 June 2026 NEW

Zero-fee admission for 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam: CM

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Summary

Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government’s fee-waiver scheme is ensuring seamless continuity in education

Key Facts

Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers

Key Numbers

Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives

Key Authorities

Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI

Key Stakeholders

StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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