AP CM launches Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme; 12 lakh mothers of students will get full fee reimbursement

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, launched the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme from his camp office, in Amaravati, on Tuesday. Speaking about the scheme, the Chief Minister said that Rs. 4,200 crores will be reimbursed to various colleges for the first time in the state’s history. Through this scheme, 12 lakh mothers, of students enrolled in various colleges, will be able to pay their college fees, said the CM. On the occasion, CM Jagan stated that only education can bring people out of their poverty and Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme is going to support the cause. Encouraging all citizens to study hard, the CM said that he will take up the financial responsibility of the underprivileged like a family member. He also stated that the backlog amount, unpaid by the previous government, will also be paid off via the new scheme.